Chris Woakes is about to overlook the remainder of England‘s fifth Check decider towards India with a left shoulder injury.
Woakes left the sector together with his arm in a makeshift sling late on the primary night after taking a painful tumble on the boundary edge.
He instantly regarded in deep trouble and England have confirmed he’s unlikely to play any additional position within the sport, with bat or ball.
They’ve left some wriggle room by suggesting he’ll stay with the team for commentary however it’s laborious to think about the 36-year-old being pressed into motion in something wanting an emergency.
A staff spokesperson mentioned: “England seamer Chris Woakes will proceed to be monitored all through the rest of the fifth Rothesay Check on the Kia Oval, following a left shoulder harm sustained on day one of many match towards India.
“At this stage, the harm has dominated him out of any additional participation within the Check. An additional evaluation will probably be carried out on the conclusion of the collection.”
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