England's star all-rounder Chris Woakes announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. Woakes stated, "The time has come, and I have decided to retire from international cricket."
SPORTS NEWS: England's star all-rounder Chris Woakes announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. The 36-year-old player said that his time has come, and he has made this decision for himself. Recently, he was not included in England's squad for the Ashes 2025, which had fueled speculation about his retirement.
Shoulder Injury and Retirement Decision
Woakes had been battling a serious shoulder injury for some time. This injury occurred during the fifth Test against India in July. Despite the injury, he returned to the field in that match and batted at number 11. Rob Key, the Managing Director of the England Men's team, had earlier clarified that Woakes was "not in our future plans." Following this statement, Woakes reflected on his career and decided to retire from international cricket.
This year, the prestigious Ashes series will be played between Australia and England starting in November. The first match of this five-Test series will be played from November 21, the second from December 4, the third from December 17, the fourth from December 26, and the fifth match from January 4.
Summary of International Career
- 62 Test Matches
- 122 ODI Matches
- 33 T20 International Matches
played. He was last seen playing in an England jersey in the Oval Test against India. In that match, he batted with his shoulder strapped, but England failed to win the series. The series ended in a 2-2 draw.
Emotional Social Media Message
Announcing his retirement, Woakes wrote on social media: "The moment has arrived. I dreamt of playing for England since childhood and consider myself incredibly fortunate to have fulfilled that dream. Wearing the England jersey, sharing the field with teammates, and the relationships built over the past 15 years are the greatest achievements of my life."
He further added, "Debuting in Australia in 2011 feels like just yesterday. Winning two World Cups and being part of memorable Ashes series were things I never even dreamed of. These memories and celebrations will forever remain in my heart."
