Follow UsInjury has struck the English camp, as all-rounder Chris Woakes is in major doubt for the remainder of The Oval Test, after a shoulder dislocation on July 31 (Thursday). The incident occurred during day one of the fifth Test, when the all-rounder was seen holding his shoulder after putting out a dive in the deep.
In the aftermath of that incident, England’s physio Ben Davies ran towards Woakes to give him medical attention. The all-rounder was also seen using his jumper as a makeshift sling, which now puts his participation further in the Test in limbo.
"I don't know too much about it, but it doesn't look great," Gus Atkinson said after the day's play. "It's a big shame, 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."
Woakes has by far bowled the most overs in the five-match Test series, bowling a staggering 181 overs. However, on day one of the fifth Test, he had just bowled the 14 overs, with figures of 1/46. In his absence, it will be a major shift for the inexperienced English pace unit to pull off, with Jacob Bethell being the only spin option.