England pacer Chris Woakes Despite a serious shoulder injury, he came out to bat on 5 (Monday, August 4) on the fifth Test against India at the Oval. Warwickshire all -rounder went to England to give his team a chance to secure the series victory after the collapse of the ninth wicket in the second innings of England.
Vox was initially dropped from the fifth test in the oval after a suspected shoulder suffered from a suspicious shoulder disorder while fielding during the day. Prior to the injury, he bowled 14 overs, took one wicket for 46 runs.
The shock excluded him from action for the remaining matches. In particular, he did not bat in the first innings or there was no bowl in the second. EnglandThe team management confirmed that it would undergo more medical evaluation after the end of the series.
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Look: Chris Woakes comes out with his bat in one hand and his second arm in a soften
Prasad krishna Josh bowled the tongue, leaving England nine and India on the verge of a famous victory. However, Chris Woakes went out to bat as England’s last expectation, with an injured hand in a softening.
Vox received a permanent ovation from the oval crowd for his courage. However, a 36 -year -old cricketer can run between wickets to increase his injury, which can keep him out of action for a few months.
Watch the video of the same posted by a user (formerly known as Twitter):
Hand in a soften, Chris Woakes has come to the crease pic.twitter.com/d4qdscnfxe
– Sky Sports Cricket (@Skycricket) August 4, 2025
Running caused full shoulder pain – Sir Alastair Cook on Chris Woakes
Former England captain Sir Elstaire Cook criticized India’s field placement in the game. He questioned Shubman GillThe decision not to bring all the fielders up when the pressure was high, saying that it gave England a lifeline. Cook said that Chris Woakes was very painful due to walking between the wickets.
Cook said, “I think Running has caused the shoulder to cause full pain. Not smart by India – I am not sure why everyone will not do Shubman Gill. England participated with one from there.”
Mohammad Siraj is taking the lead wickets of Eng vs Ind 2025 Test Series
England resumed with four wickets with the need of 35 runs to chase it, while the India was desperate to take all the remaining wickets to level the series. Mohammad Siraj removed Jamie Smith in his first over.
Smith, looking uncomfortable against the moving ball, one reached the ground Dhruv Jurall Behind the stump. He had to go to the dressing room after scoring 2 runs off 20 balls.
Sirj implicated Jamie Overton LBW for 9 in the 80th over. The delivery returned rapidly and hit the overson in front of the stump. The right -handed bowler fulfilled the team’s hopes by rejecting Gas Atkinson, helping India win 6 runs. The series ended 2–2 on the last day.
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