Chris Woakes is expected to be out of the English tour for Australia for the upcoming Ashes series after suffering serious shoulder injuries during the fifth test against India.
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The injury occurred late on the 1st day when Woakes tried to prevent the border. With approximately thirty minutes, there was a daily game and moist conditions of the outfield caused by the persistent cloudy weather, the versatile England slipped and declined near the border rope, dislocating his left shoulder.
According to The Telegraph report, the scan confirmed that the injury is serious and surgery is considered a probable result. However, further evaluation is still required to determine the full range of damage and the time required for recovery.
Due to the physical requirements for fast pitching, especially in the longest format, Woakes could face a long time on the sidelines. In the past, the shoulder injury has proved to be difficult to recover. For example, Ollie Pope has several shoulder failures and usually required about four months of rehabilitation before returning to the highest cricket level. A similar recovery timeline may apply to Woakes, especially if operation is required.
The potential absence of Woakes may not be the main failure of Australian conditions for England, where he fought historically. His injuries, however, affect the depth and experience of the team of England.
The good news for England is that their pace of attack still looks impressive. Jofra Archer is expected to return to the mix while Gus Atkinson impressed recent trips. Mark Wood is also payable for returning and could provide the so much needed pace at the Australian gates.
In addition, England can turn to younger options like Brydon Cars and Josh language, who both had opportunities during the ongoing series against India. These players will be vital when offering the depth and diversity of the fast bowling unit in England as they prepare for ashes.
Meanwhile, England will focus on packing the test series against India. As soon as it is done, all the attention will move to the ash planning, because the team looks like it will get back the urn, which is a performance that they have not achieved in more than ten years.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
August 2, 2025
