The fifth Test match between India and England has taken an exciting turn on its very first day. England captain Ollie Pope won the toss and decided to bowl first, and both teams made four changes each to their playing XI.
Sports News: The England team has suffered a major blow in the fifth and final match of the ongoing five-match Test series against India. Their experienced fast bowler Chris Woakes sustained an injury while fielding on the first day of the match, making it difficult for him to bowl further. This incident occurred at a time when the match was in a fairly balanced state and both teams were competing fiercely.
Serious Injury While Fielding
Chris Woakes was fielding energetically when he slipped while trying to stop a shot on the boundary in the mid-off region. During this, he fell on his shoulder, causing him immediate pain. He sat holding his shoulder for a long time, and the England physiotherapist was called onto the field to examine him.
According to an ESPNcricinfo report, Woakes has dislocated his shoulder, and the chances of him bowling further are extremely slim. This news has sent a wave of concern through the England camp, as Woakes is one of the team's main fast bowlers.
Gus Atkinson Expressed Concern
England's young bowler Gus Atkinson reacted to Chris Woakes' injury, saying,
'I don't have much information about it, but what I saw didn't look good. It's very unfortunate when a player gets injured like this in the last match of the series. The team will fully support him.'
Woakes Played in the Entire Series
Chris Woakes is the only England bowler who has participated in all five Test matches in this series. He has taken 11 wickets in the series so far and has consistently troubled the Indian batsmen. On the first day of the fifth Test, he also took 1 wicket for 46 runs in 14 overs and looked in good rhythm. His absence could weaken England's bowling attack.
Chris Woakes made his debut for the England Test team in 2013 and has since taken 192 wickets in 62 Test matches. His record in batting has also been impressive, where he has scored 2034 runs. Woakes is seen as an all-rounder who can take wickets with the new ball as well as score useful runs in the lower order.
