Chris Woakes put his body on the line against India, following an example set in 1984 against West IndiesBy That 1980s Sports Blog

Injured England bowler deserved better than the feeble second innings effort from some of his team-mates

Ben Stokes paid tribute to Chris Woakes, who endured obvious agony as England fell seven runs short of victory on day five in the fifth Test against India at the Oval

Chris Woakes put his body on the line against India, following an example set in 1984 against West IndiesBy That 1980s Sports Blog

The pace bowler tells Ali Martin of risking his career by going out to bat against India after dislocating his shoulder: ‘You just know you’re part of something bigger’

The sight of Chris Woakes emerging from the dressing room to walk gingerly down the stairs to the field of play at The Oval was one of pathos. He is not normally England’s No. 11…