ENG vs IND: Chris Woakes ruled out of remainder of The Oval test

Chris Woakes is the only England seamer to play all the five tests in ongoing series.

All-rounder Chris Woakes left the field on opening day of the fifth and final test between England and India with a suspected shoulder dislocation, and the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that he has been ruled out of remainder of the test match.

Near the conclusion of the day, Woakes was chasing a ball from mid-off towards the boundary when his left hand seemed to slide on the wet outfield while he was trying to steady himself. Uncomfortably, he landed on his left shoulder and remained there, gripping it.

On his way to the dressing room, he used his jumper as a makeshift sling after receiving medical attention from England physiotherapist Ben Davies.

Woakes took 1 for 46 in 14 overs on the opening day, and it appeared that his injury would leave England without a bowler for the remainder of the game. Along with Mohammed Siraj of India, he is one of just two seamers to have played in all five test matches of the ongoing series. He has bowled 181 overs and claimed 11 wickets at 52.18 in the series.

Chris Woakes ruled out of the ongoing Oval test, confirms ECB

Attending the post-day press conference, Gus Atkinson disclosed some information regarding Chris Woakes’ shoulder injury and said that the situation didn’t appear promising.

“I don’t know too much about it, but it doesn’t look great. It’s a big shame, the last game of the series, and when anyone gets injured, it’s a shame. I’m hoping it’s not too bad, and whatever it is, he’ll get full support from everyone,” Atkinson said after the day’s play.

However, ahead of the second day’s play at The Oval, the ECB has confirmed that Chris Woakes will not take any further part in the ongoing test.

“A further assessment will take place at the end of the series,” ECB stated in their announcement.

In the current test, Woakes bowled 14 overs and took the vital wicket of KL Rahul while giving up 46 runs.

With the hosts losing several important players, including captain Ben Stokes, due to a shoulder ailment, Woakes’ injury has added to England’s mounting list of worries.

He was also England’s most experienced seamer, with the other three members of their fast-bowling attack—Atkinson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue—sharing only 18 previous test caps between them.

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