Update on Chris Woakes' injury status: Will the England fast bowler recover in time for the Ashes?
Chris Woakes' Ashes Participation in Doubt Due to Shoulder Injury
England all-rounder Chris Woakes is currently recovering from a dislocated shoulder injury sustained during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, casting doubt over his participation in the upcoming 2025-26 Ashes series.
Woakes has made promising progress in his recovery, having been out of the arm sling and regaining considerable movement just two weeks post-injury. He is focusing on rehabilitation to strengthen the shoulder and is currently opting for a "rehab route" as a temporary fix to play in the series.
If Woakes decides to avoid surgery, he could potentially recover within eight weeks, making him a possible contender for the Ashes series starting on November 21 at Perth. However, he is still awaiting the full report on the extent of his injury and has acknowledged that there is "a lot of work to do" before he can return to full fitness.
Woakes' injury ended his bowling in the final India Test, but he batted with the arm in a sling during a tense finish. Joe Root had previously stated that Woakes would bat if required in the fourth innings. Gus Atkinson scored the final 10 runs of the match in a last-wicket stand with Woakes, but England fell six runs short, resulting in a narrow victory for India.
Woakes' performances in the 2023 Ashes earned him England's Player of the Series. With the retirements of James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Woakes is now the senior-most bowler in the England side. His return would be significant for England’s bowling attack, especially following his injury, which ended his bowling in the final India Test.
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[1] The Guardian, "Chris Woakes out of final India Test with shoulder injury," 15 August 2025. [2] BBC Sport, "Chris Woakes suffers shoulder injury during India Test," 15 August 2025. [3] Sky Sports, "Chris Woakes' Ashes participation in doubt due to shoulder injury," 15 August 2025. [4] ESPNcricinfo, "Chris Woakes' shoulder injury rules him out of final India Test," 15 August 2025.
Sports enthusiasts are anxiously waiting for updates on Chris Woakes' recovery from his shoulder injury, as his potential participation in the sports arena, particularly the upcoming 2025-26 Ashes series, remains uncertain. winners of the 2023 Ashes series and England's senior-most bowler in the side after the retirements of James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Woakes' return to the cricket field could significantly bolster England's bowling attack during the Ashes series.
