Chris Woakes is ready to overlook the remainder of England‘s fifth Take a look at 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 recreation, with bat or ball.
They’ve left some wriggle room by suggesting he’ll stay with the team for remark however it’s arduous to think about the 36-year-old being pressed into motion in something in need of an emergency.
A crew spokesperson stated: “England seamer Chris Woakes will proceed to be monitored all through the rest of the fifth Rothesay Take a look at on the Kia Oval, following a left shoulder damage sustained on day one of many match towards India.
“At this stage, the damage has dominated him out of any additional participation within the Take a look at. An extra evaluation will likely be performed on the conclusion of the collection.”
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