England's Woakes Bats One-Handed in Narrow Test Loss to India

In a gripping final Test at The Oval, England narrowly lost to India by seven runs, resulting in a 2-2 series draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. England needed just 35 runs on day five with four wickets in hand but suffered a dramatic collapse, with key players like Brook and Root falling when victory seemed imminent. England pacer Chris Woakes made a heroic and emotional appearance despite suffering a dislocated shoulder earlier in the match, walking out to bat with his arm in a sling in a desperate attempt to save the game. Woakes, who had been ruled out after injuring his shoulder on day one, received a standing ovation for his bravery as he batted one-handed and grimaced with pain while running between the wickets. His courageous effort, though ultimately unsuccessful, symbolized the intense competitiveness and spirit of the match, which has been widely praised by commentators and fans alike. The thrilling contest ended as one of the closest and most dramatic Test finishes in recent cricket history.