Chris Woakes suffers concerning injury in blow to England’s hopes in fifth Test against India
Huge doubts over Chris Woakes’ fitness in fifth Test against India
- England cricketer Chris Woakes sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder at the close of day one in the fifth Test against India at The Oval.
- Woakes was injured while diving to prevent a boundary, with scans arranged to determine the full extent of the damage.
- His teammate Gus Atkinson expressed doubt about Woakes' further participation in the match, calling it a "big shame".
- India concluded the rain-affected first day on 204-6, with Karun Nair scoring 50 not out.
- Woakes' potential absence would leave a significant gap in England's bowling attack, especially given inconsistent performances from other bowlers.