Chris Woakes gives encouraging injury update after dislocating shoulder as Ashes series approaches - 'Certainly good news for me'
Published 14/08/2025 at 19:19 GMT+1
Chris Woakes has appeared with his arm out of a sling after dislocating his shoulder during the final Test between England and India. Woakes picked up the injury while fielding at The Oval, as a thrilling series ended in a 2-2 draw. England will hope Woakes can get himself fit for this winter's Ashes series, which will be live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
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Chris Woakes has shared some encouraging injury news after dislocating a shoulder playing for England in the final Test against India.
Woakes picked up the injury while fielding at The Oval, and with the Ashes on the way this winter, England will be hoping for a quick recovery.
The bowler appeared without an arm sling on Thursday, and said his rehabilitation was progressing well.
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"Certainly good news for me. That's the best way to look at it," Woakes told Sky Sports.
"Obviously out of the sling and feel like I can move it a lot better now, which is good two weeks down the line.
"I suppose once you get a little bit more movement into it, it feels a little bit more normal. But still a lot of work to do.
"Going to try and [stay] focused on the rehab and get it as strong as possible. Ideally not for surgery for now, but we'll see how that goes and hopefully we can get it nice and strong again."
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Chris Woakes went out to bat with his left arm in a sling at The Oval
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The recent Test series against India was arguably the most exciting in England for two decades, and it finished in a 2-2 draw.
Woakes showed great bravery in coming out to bat with his arm in a sling on the final day of the match in south London. But it proved to be in vain as India secured a memorable victory by six runs.
"I never considered not going out there, even if it had been 100 runs still to win or whatever," Woakes said after the match.
"It was nice to have the ovation and some of the Indian players came over to show their respect. But any other player would have done the same. You couldn't just call it off at nine wickets down."
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Now comes the ultimate challenge for England, going to Australia to try and win back the Ashes.
The whole series will be live on TNT Sports and discovery+, starting in November.
Woakes would undoubtedly provide valuable experience on such a tough assignment.
He is now the most experienced member of England’s bowling unit after James Anderson and Stuart Broad departed the scene.
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