Ind VS Eng 5th Test: Chris Woakes Bat-Has Rishabh Pant did in the Old Trafford? | Cricket news

Chris Woakes is unlikely to take part in the fifth test in progress against India in the oval after having undergone a shoulder injury during the day 1. The versatile of England landed awkwardly while diving to save a border late Thursday and was seen in the process of hugging his left shoulder in pain. He left the field with his arm in a scarf and did not return. Friday morning, the Board England and the Wales Cricket (BCE) confirmed that Woakes should not play more role in the match, although it will continue to be monitored through the rest of the test. A final assessment will be carried out after the end of the series. Although the BCE declaration has not fully excluded the possibility that Woakes defeats, its current state suggests that it is very unlikely unless the situation requires an appearance to one hand or highly limited, similar to the brave sleeves of Rishabh Pant on a foot in the fourth test at Old Trafford.

Currently, England is preparing to continue without it, which means that they will have to count on only three specialized quisors for the rest of the game.

His absence is a blow for England, in particular with the series suspended in the balance at 2-2. During a day 1, India posted 204 for 6 after being put under pressure by the conditions adapted to the seams. Karun Nair led the resistance with an unbeaten 52 while Washington Sundar was on 19 in Stumps. For England, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson picked up two counters each.