Report By Saher llsa.
31.07.2025 : England suffered a major setback on the opening day of the ongoing fifth Test against India, as fast bowler Chris Woakes sustained an injury while fielding.
The all-rounder injured his shoulder during the match at The Oval while trying to stop a boundary on Day 1 of the Test.
The incident occurred in the 57th over of India’s innings when Woakes sprinted from mid-off to stop an off-drive played by Karun Nair. While attempting a diving stop near the boundary, he injured his shoulder.
Woakes appeared to be in significant pain and was unable to get up to return the ball. A member of England’s physio team rushed to his aid, and after receiving treatment on the field, Woakes was taken off for further assessment.