England Awaits Scan Results for Woakes Shoulder Injury After Fifth Test

Chris Woakes suffered a dislocated left shoulder during the fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval but displayed remarkable courage by coming out to bat with his arm in a sling, despite the intense pain. England narrowly lost the match by six runs, with Woakes supporting his teammate Gus Atkinson by running between the wickets without facing a ball. England coach Brendon McCullum praised Woakes for his bravery and commitment, revealing that Woakes had offered to bat even within 24 hours of the injury. Woakes' injury has ruled him out of further participation in the Test, and he will undergo scans and further assessment to determine the severity of the dislocation. The injury comes at a crucial time as Woakes faces a race against time to be fit for the Ashes series starting in November, which could potentially mark the end of his international career if he is unable to recover. The England and Wales Cricket Board is awaiting scan results to provide clarity on his recovery timeline, and Woakes has already been ruled out of the 2025 edition of The Hundred.