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ENG vs IND | Twitter lauds Chris Woakes as he comes into bat with a sling

The moment when an athlete puts his body on the line for the team in any sport is something that all sports fans should celebrate. A similar event was witnessed during the fifth Test between England and India, as Chris Woakes came to bat with a sling during a crucial moment in the game.

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ENG vs IND | Woakes will hopefully get us across the line if it comes to that, states Root

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India tour of England 2025 | Twitter reacts as Chris Woakes injures shoulder while fielding

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India tour of England 2025 | Twitter reacts as Chris Woakes forces Jaiswal to take new bat at Old Trafford

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India tour of England 2025 | Twitter reacts as India end on level terms with England after first innings

International career

Christopher Roger Woakes was born on 2 March 1989 in Birmingham. He plays cricket for England in all three formats. In domestic matches, he represents Warwickshire. He has also joined teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.

Woakes began his international career in 2011. That year, he appeared in both One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals. His first Test match came in 2013. Over time, he earned a place as a key all-rounder. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast medium.

He was part of the squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. In that tournament, he played an important role in the knockout stages, especially in the semi-final and final. In 2022, he became a T20 World Cup champion as well.

Woakes is known for accuracy and control. He often does well in English conditions, where swing bowling plays a big role. Besides bowling, he contributes with the bat in the lower order. His calm attitude and team-first approach helped him become a trusted player in the national team.

2009

• On April 6, called up to the England Lions squad.
• Made Lions debut vs West Indies; took 6 wickets for 43 runs in the first innings.

2011

• January 12: T20I debut vs Australia in Adelaide; bowled first, took 1/34, and scored the winning runs.
• January 23: ODI debut vs Australia in Sydney.
• Took 6/45 in his second ODI match during the same tour.

2012

• Returned to England’s ODI squad for the series against South Africa.

2013

• Continued ODI matches against India and New Zealand.
• August 21–25: Test debut vs Australia at The Oval in the final Ashes match; took 1/96 in the first innings.

2014

• Played in the third Test of the summer vs India after being named in squads for the series vs Sri Lanka and India.
• Played all four ODIs vs India.
• Took the new ball during the Sri Lanka tour with Broad and Anderson absent.
• Took 6/47 in the fifth ODI vs Sri Lanka — later nominated by ESPNcricinfo as one of the top bowling spells of the year.

2015

• Selected for England's 2015 Cricket World Cup squad.
• Missed the final match of the tournament due to injury.
• Rejoined the team later in the year for ODIs vs Australia and Pakistan, and Tests vs South Africa (2015/16).

2016

• June 21: Scored 95 not out vs Sri Lanka, the joint-highest ODI score by a player batting at number 8 or lower.

2018

• August: Scored his first Test century (137) vs India at Lord’s.
• Became one of only ten players to appear on both Lord’s honours boards — for batting and bowling.
• Took 11 wickets for 102 runs vs Pakistan at Lord’s in 2016.

2019

• Named in England’s squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
• Played a key role in the semi-final vs Australia: 3 wickets and Player of the Match.
• Took 3 wickets in the final vs New Zealand as England won their first World Cup.

2020

• June 17: Named in England’s 30-man training squad for the Test series vs West Indies during the COVID-19 period.
• Took his 100th Test wicket during the second match of that series.

2021

• Reached 150 ODI wickets by dismissing Pathum Nissanka vs Sri Lanka.
• Named in England’s squad for the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup.

2022

• Again named in the squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup.
• Played all matches in the tournament.
• Took part in the final, where England beat Pakistan to win the title.
• One of only six players to be in both the 2019 ODI and 2022 T20 World Cup winning squads.

2023

• Returned to the Test squad during the 2023 Ashes; joined for the 3rd Test at Headingley.
• Took 3 wickets in each innings and scored 32 to win the match.
• Built a 59-run partnership with Harry Brook — the largest in that Test.
• Ended the series with 19 wickets across 6 innings.
• Named England’s Player of the Series.

2025

• June 20–24: Last Test match played vs India at Leeds.

Leagues Participation

Chris Woakes has played in several major T20 leagues around the world. He appeared in the IPL, The Hundred, SA20, and the Big Bash League.

Indian Premier League

Chris Woakes has played for multiple IPL teams across different seasons. He delivered solid performances for Kolkata and Bangalore but also missed seasons due to fitness management. After limited involvement with Delhi, he returned to the IPL in 2024 with the Punjab Kings.

Year	Team	Notes
2017	Kolkata Knight Riders	Played 13 matches, took 17 wickets; best bowling 3/6.
2018	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Played 5 matches, took 8 wickets.
2019	—	Went unsold in the auction, not part of any team.
2020	Delhi Capitals	Withdrew before the tournament to manage fitness for the Test season.
2021	Delhi Capitals	Played 3 matches; limited impact.
2022–2023	—	Not picked in the auction.
2024	Punjab Kings	Signed for INR 4.2 crores; returned to IPL after two years.

The Hundred

Chris Woakes played for Birmingham Phoenix during the 2022 and 2023 seasons of The Hundred. He helped the team to a key win in 2023 against the Oval Invincibles. In 2024, he withdrew late in the group stage due to injury, and in 2025, he joined Welsh Fire.

Year	Team	Notes
2022	Birmingham Phoenix	Signed in April 2022; participated in the season.
2023	Birmingham Phoenix	Played a key role in the first win vs Oval Invincibles (by 41 runs).
2024	Birmingham Phoenix	Missed the last two matches due to injury.
2025	Welsh Fire	Joined Welsh Fire for the 2025 season.

SA20

Chris Woakes joined the Durban Super Giants for the 2024/25 SA20 season in South Africa. He was signed as an all-rounder, contributing with both bat and ball.

Year	Team	Notes
2024/25	Durban Super Giants	Joined as an all-rounder.

Big Bash League

Chris Woakes captained Sydney Thunder in the 2012/13 season, but the team struggled and lost all six matches. In 2013/14, he remained with the squad under new captain Michael Hussey, though his impact that season was limited.

Year	Team	Notes
2012/13	Sydney Thunder	The team lost all six matches under his captaincy.
2013/14	Sydney Thunder	Michael Hussey became captain; Woakes stayed in the squad.

Domestic career

Chris Woakes began his cricket journey early, playing for Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club from the age of seven. Raised in Birmingham, he also showed talent in football and was with Walsall F.C. as a youth player before fully turning to cricket. After progressing through Warwickshire’s youth levels, he made his first-class debut in 2006 against West Indies A, where he took three wickets.

By 2008, he became a regular for Warwickshire’s First XI, finishing the County Championship season as their leading wicket-taker with 42 wickets at an average of 20.57. The following year, he hit his first first-class century — 131 against Hampshire — while batting at number nine. In 2011, he claimed his 200th first-class wicket during a County Championship win over Sussex. Over the years, he remained a key figure for Warwickshire across formats and also played in franchise leagues, including his T20 debut for Warwickshire in 2008 and, most recently, appearing in the SA20 league in January 2025.

Records and achievements

Chris Woakes has built a notable career filled with important records and awards. His all-round contributions with both bat and ball helped him stand out on the international stage. Over the years, Woakes achieved several milestones and played key roles in historic wins for England.

• 2016: Scored an unbeaten 95 in an ODI vs Sri Lanka, the joint highest score for a number eight or lower in ODI history, shared with Sam Curran.
• 2016: Became the first England bowler to take 11 wickets in a Test match against Pakistan.
• 2016: Received ESPNcricinfo’s Best ODI Bowling Performance of the Year award for his 6/47 vs Sri Lanka.
• 2019: Named Player of the Match in the Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia, taking three wickets to help England reach their first final since 1992.
• 2019: Part of England’s squad that won their maiden ICC Cricket World Cup.
• 2021: Member of the England team that won their first ICC T20 World Cup.
• Career milestones: Reached 150 ODI wickets; surpassed 1000 runs and 100 wickets internationally.
• Holds records for most runs in an innings by batting position (95), best bowling figures in an innings when on the losing side (6 wickets), and most catches in an innings (4).
• 2023: Named Player of the Series in the Ashes after taking 19 wickets and contributing vital runs.

Personal life

Chris Woakes was born on March 2, 1989, in Birmingham and grew up in Shirley, Solihull. His father, Roger Woakes, supported his early cricket development and often practiced with him. While studying at Barr Beacon Language College, Woakes balanced schoolwork with cricket and gradually moved toward a professional career.

Family

Chris Woakes is married to Amie Lou, his long-time partner. They have two children together. Woakes shares parts of his family life on social media.

Finance

His net worth is estimated at about 5.2 million dollars.

Scandals

During a match against Pakistan, the third umpire Chris Gaffaney ruled Woakes’ catch invalid because his foot crossed the boundary line. Woakes also missed the entire 2024 IPL season despite signing with the Punjab Kings. He was not selected for England’s squad in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Fans

Woakes has more than 711,000 followers on Instagram.