England veteran all -rounder Chris Woakes has announced retirement from international cricket. The 36 -year -old Vox was last seen playing in the Oval Test against India. He retired from international cricket after not being selected in England Squad for the Ashes Series. He also told that he will continue to play county cricket.

Chris Woakes issued a statement saying, “The time has come, I have decided that now is the right time to move away from international cricket. It was my childhood dream to play for England and I am lucky to fulfill my dream. Representing England, wearing a jersey with 3 lions and playing with colleagues for 15 years, some of which are my very good friends.

The last match was played against India

Chris Woakes played the last match against India at the Oval ground. He was injured in that match, due to which he could not bowl. Despite this, he came to batting with a broken shoulder. In that match, India had registered an exciting victory of 6 runs. Vox took a total of 11 wickets in that series.

Chris Woakes made his international debut against Australia in 2011. He also scored 2034 runs in his career with 192 wickets in 61 Tests. In his 122 ODI matches, he scored 1524 runs in batting with 173 wickets. He played 33 T20 matches in his career, with 31 wickets in his name.

Chris Woakes, who retired in the year 2025, is the first cricket. However, many players from other teams have announced retirement this year. It is said that 2025 has been a year of retirement and now the new name has also been added to it.

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Chris Woakes was injured in the last match of the Test series against India. From November 21, the Ashes series will be played between Australia-England, before which Vox has given updates about its recovery.

During the Test match in London, Chris Woakes had a problem of injury in his left shoulder, after which he came down to bat on the last day.

This was a moment when England was very close to victory, but the hosts lost the match in front of the Indian bowlers on the fifth day. With this, the series ended at 2-2.

However, Chris Woakes no longer needs sling. Speaking to ‘Sky Sports’ during ‘The Handrade’, Vox said, “Obviously, I don’t need sling anymore. I think I can now shake my shoulder better. I will try to focus on the rehab. I will try to focus on the rehab. The shoulder as much as possible, will make it strong as much as possible.

Earlier, Vox had told that he was considering surgery and one of the reiberations to overcome the injury.

Chris Woakes took 11 wickets against India with an average of 52.18 in the Test series of five matches against India. In this entire series, the right -handed bowler bowled a total of 181 overs and conceded 1,086 runs.

Looking at Chris Woakes’ international career, he has taken 192 wickets in 62 matches with an average of 29.61. In this format, he has 2,034 runs with a century and seven half -centuries. At the same time, in 122 ODIs, this player took 173 wickets, while adding 1,524 runs with the bat.

Chris Woakes also played 33 T20 matches for England, with 31 hunting with an average of 26.52.

IND vs Eng Oval Test: The Oval Test between India and England ended even though a few days have passed, but Chris Woakes’ passion -filled innings is still in the headlines. England fast bowler and all -rounder Vox batted on the last day of the Test when his left shoulder slipped and was hurting a lot. Now, while talking to the British newspaper ‘The Guardian’, Vox has shared his pain about that moment and told that he felt at that time that his career would probably end here.

What did Vox said?

During a conversation with ‘The Guardian’, Chris Woakes said, “Never changed to land on the field. I felt that it is my duty, not only for the team, but for all those who are standing with us. I did not know how injured my shoulder is, but at that time I had to play for the team only.”

Vox came to bat when England’s team was breathing his last. His left hand was wrapped in the bandage, which he hid inside the sweater. Despite this, he fought fiercely.

Chris Woakes also admitted that when he was hurt, he also thought for a few moments that his career was not in danger. He said, “When there was a shoulder injury, it felt a moment that my career is not over, but you understand that it is not just for you. You are a part of a big thing. Everyone has hard work for it, whether it is team, fans or your family. At that time I felt that I have to fight, whatever happens, whatever happens.”

“If someone else was there, he would have done the same”

Chris Woakes said that when he landed on the field, the audience welcomed him with applause. Indian players also respected his courage. He said, “It was nice to listen to the most applause and some Indian players came and expressed respect and appreciated, but I would have been a player in my place, he would have done the same. You cannot finish the match like this after falling 9 wickets.”

How to bat?

Vox said that despite a shoulder injury, he set himself up as a left hand batter, so that the right hand does not have to be used too much. He said, “There was less pressure on the shoulder when playing with the left hand. I felt that this is the only way to escape. I played a few balls, left something, and that was the hope.”

What is update on injury?

Chris Woakes has not yet received a complete scan report of his injury. He hopes that he will recover soon, but it is also believed that he may have to rest long. This will be a major setback for England as Vox is important players of the team with both ball and bat.

India vs England have been thrilling the fifth Test for many reasons. England got a huge target of 374 runs, in response to which he scored 339 runs at the loss of 6 wickets till the stumps on the fourth day. On the fifth day, England need 35 runs to win. On the other hand it is not decided whether India will have to dismiss 3 batsmen or 4. The reason for this question is Chris Woakes, whose batting is still not clear. Meanwhile, Joe Root has given a big statement about Vox.

Chris Woakes suffered injuries while stopping the boundary on the first day in the Oval Test, due to which the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) dropped him out of the fifth Test. But he was seen in the dressing room of England on the fourth day, but the strap was tied on the hand.

India will take 4 wickets!

On whether Chris Woakes will bat or not, Joe Root said, “Like all of us, Volks want the team’s victory.

Joe Root also told that Chris Woakes is feeling a lot of pain in his hand. Since they will be ready for batting, it shows that they are ready to stake their bodies for the team. Let me tell you that earlier in 1986, Salim Malik of Pakistan batting with a broken hand. At that time, Salim made a big contribution in winning Pakistan on the West Indies.

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Ind vs eng 5th test: The fifth Test released between India and England at Kennington Oval is now at its decisive turn. England need a few runs to win while India looking for miraculous bowling. In such a situation, the legendary England batsman Joe Root has given a big update on the last day’s plan and the situation of injured Chris Woakes in the press conference.

Will Chris Woakes play or not? Root replied

Talking to the media after the fourth day of the Oval Test, Joe Root admitted that Chris Woakes is injured, but if needed, he can enter the field. Root said, “If the team needs, Vox can be seen doing it in the field. They are ready to take risks in the match.”

He compared Vox’s struggle to India’s wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who set an example by batting despite fractures at the beginning of this series.

Route incomplete century and strategy lapse

Continuing his great form in the Oval Test, Joe Root played a great innings of 105 runs. This was his 13th against India and the 38th century of Test career. However, he could not stand at the crease till the end of the day’s play, which he expressed disappointment. He said, “I could hit that ball, but I missed him due to the wrong strategy.” Root also dismissed that the first innings performance had an impact on the second innings.

India needs miracle, England in a strong position

On the last day of the Oval Test, India has to get a new ball soon and fast bowler Mohammad Siraj will be eyeing everyone. During a conversation with the media, Root also praised Siraj and said in a funny manner, “The anger that Siraj is anger during the match is an angry but he gives everything in the match. So it is fun to play against him.”

Today, in the game of the last day, the England team’s hand is looking heavy. On the other hand, the dream of equalizing the series for India is now on the struggle in the last moments.

A strange case has come to light in the India vs England Oval Test. On the second day of the match, Team India’s first innings was reduced to 224 runs, in response, the England team has scored 247 runs. In this way, the English team got a lead of 23 runs in the first innings. England’s innings came into the discussion because even after losing only 9 wickets, it was declared an allout. This is due to the ICC’s Substitute Rules, which remained in controversies during this series.

England lost the eighth wicket at a score of 235. After that, Harry Brook and Josh Tung added 12 runs for the 9th wicket, then England’s 9th wicket fell on the score of 247. England’s innings was declared an allout as soon as the ninth wicket fell.

9 wickets fell, yet allout

On the first day of the Oval Test, Chris Woakes was injured while stopping a boundary. He could not return to the field on the first day and before the beginning of the second day, ECB announced that the Vox has been dropped from the fifth Test.

Under the ICC’s Substitute Rules, England team can replace the 11th fielder in the field during fielding. But the subsidy rules also say that the player can neither bat as a substitute in place of the injured player nor bowling. Due to the subsidy rule, no other player could batting instead of Chris Woakes.

During this series, the Substitute Rules also came into the discussion due to Rishabh Pant. In the Manchester Test, Rishabh Pant had a fracture in the toe. If Pant had not come to batting, Team India would have been declared an allout if 9 wickets fell.

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England’s difficulties in the Oval Test increased and they will play with only 10 players on the four days of the match. Yes, all -rounder Chris Woakes is out of the fifth Test due to injury. Vox was hurt while stopping the boundary on the first day of the match. He went out of the field after that. Due to this injury of Vox, once again the Substitute Rules have come into the discussion. This rule also came into the discussion when Rishabh Pant, vice -captain of the Indian Test team, was injured.

On Friday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) officially confirmed that Vox has been ruled out of the fifth Test. Remind you that after the end of the first day’s play, the fast bowler Gas Atkinson had already told that Vox may not play the rest of the match and now the board has confirmed it. This is a big shock for England as the Oval Pitch was proving to be very helpful for the bowling style of Woakes.

England will play with 10 players

Due to the injury of Chris Woakes, a debate has once again erupted on the ICC’s Substitute Rules. In fact, the ICC’s substitute rules say that the player who came in the field instead of the injured player can do fielding and wicketkeeping, but he is not allowed to bowl or bat. So when England will come to field in the Oval Test, then 11 of its players will be on the field. But no other player will be able to bat instead of Vox.

Even during the Manchester Test, this rule remained in the discussion. However, Pant came to bat despite the thumb fracture. If Pant had not done so, then instead of 11 players of Team India, only 10 players would come to bat.

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The fourth match of the five -match Test series between India and England is to be played at Old Trafford, Manchester from 23 July. England are currently 2–1 in the series. England bowlers bowled dangerous at Lord’s. He did not allow India to chase 193 runs. Jofra Archer took 5 wickets in his return match. But in Manchester, more danger than Archer, the Indian team is from fast bowler Chris Woakes. Vox’s record on Manchester ground is excellent.

Vox’s best record in Manchester

Vox can prove to be a threat to Indian batsmen on Manchester ground. Vox has played a total of 7 Test matches in Manchester so far. During this time, Vox has taken 35 wickets at an average of 17.37. Vox takes 5 wickets in almost every match on this ground. Vox has done the feat to take 5 wicket halls in an innings on this ground twice. If the statistics are to be believed, Vox can break down on Indian batsmen. Talk about the record in this series of Woakes, Vox has taken 7 wickets in 3 matches so far.

India’s record bad in Manchester

The record of the Indian team on the Manchester ground is very bad. The Indian team is waiting for their first Test victory here for 89 years. The Indian team has played 9 matches on this ground so far. During this time, he has not won a single match. At the same time, four matches have won England. While 5 matches are left on draw.

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England playing-11: Jack Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (wicket -keeper), Chris Woakes, Bridan Cars, Jofra Archer, Liam Dason.

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These players joined Mi’s team

Mumbai Indians Emirates has included England star player Chris Woakes in his team. At the same time, Sri Lankan batsman Kamindu Mendis is also part of this team. The team also includes AM Gajanfar, Fazline Farooqui, Kusal Perera, Romio Shepherd, Tom Banton and Muhammad Wasim.

English player in KKR’s team

Two England batsmen Alex Hales and Liam Livingstone have been included in KKR’s franchise team Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The part of this team is also accompanied by Sherfen Rutherford, Andre Russell, Charaith Asanka, Phil Salat, Sunil Naren and Alishan Sharafu.

These players involved in Dubai Capitals

The team of Dubai Capitals includes Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chamera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovman Powell, Shai Hope (Ritten), Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkhil and Muhammad Jawadullah.

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The team of Gulf Giants consists of Ajmatullah Umarzai, Moin Ali, Ayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Mujarbani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Mark Adire (Ritten) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

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Ind vs eng 2nd test: After becoming the captain, Shubman Gill has scored a century in the second consecutive match against England, this is Gill’s third consecutive century against the English team. On the first day of the second Test being played in Edgbaston, India have scored 310 runs losing 5 wickets, on the second day Gill (114) and Ravindra Jadeja (41) will carry forward their innings.

Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bowl first. KL Rahul’s fate was bad and the ball hit the stump with his bat, he was out on the ball of Chris Woakes after scoring 2 runs. Karun Nair handled the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and shared an 80 -run partnership, but was dismissed by 31 runs. After this, Yashasvi added 66 runs with Gill, Jaiswal missed his century. On the score of 87, he was hunted by Ben Stokes.

16th international century at the age of 25 years

This is Shubman Gill’s 16th International and 7th Test century. Apart from this, he has set a century in ODIs 8 times and 1 time T20. Till the age of 25, batsman Sachin Tendulkar (40), who has the highest international century, is then Virat Kohli (26).

Third consecutive century against England

Shubman Gill has scored a third consecutive century against England, he has become the fourth batsman of India to do so. Gill scored 147 runs in the first innings of the Haddingley Test, before he scored 110 runs in the match in Dharamshala. In 3 consecutive matches against England, before this, Mohammad Azharuddin, Dilip Vengsarkar and Rahul Dravid have scored.

Captain @Shubmangill Rices to the Occination with a Composed Century in the 2nd Test vs England #ENGVIND 2nd Test, Day 1 | Live now on jiohotstar https://t.co/g6brybp5tw pic.twitter.com/9nbxztnbd5

– Star Sports (@StarsportsIndia) July 2, 2025

Third Indian captain to do so

Shubman Gill, who scored a century in 2 consecutive Tests against England as captain, has become the third captain of India. Earlier, Vijay Hazare Nape (at Delhi and Brabourne Stadium in 1951–1952) and Mohammad Azharuddin (in 1990 in Lodors and Treffer) did this.

Rishabh disappointed, Nitish Kumar Reddy was poorly out

After Yashasvi was dismissed, Rishabh Pant lost his wicket at an important time, he went to play a big shot off Shoaib Bashir’s ball and got caught. After this, Nitish Kumar Reddy was badly bold. He left the ball of Chris Woakes, he felt that the ball would go to the wicket keeper but his judgment turned out to be bad. The ball went straight stumps and Nitish was bowled after scoring 1 run. This was the fifth wicket of the Indian innings on the score of 211.

Pant holes out to zak crawley at long-on!

“Cheerio, cheerio, cheero” shouts the Hollies

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– England Cricket (@NglandCrick) July 2, 2025

After this, Ravindra Jadeja supported Shubman Gill, both remained unbeaten at the crease till the end of the day’s play. Gill is unbeaten by scoring 114 and Jadeja 41 runs.