Chris Woakes, a celebrated England allrounder,has announced his departure from international cricket,marking the end of a remarkable 15-year journey representing his nation across all formats of the game.
His final appearance in an England shirt – following 62 Test matches, 122 One Day Internationals, and 33 Twenty20 Internationals – came during the Oval Test against India, where he bravely walked out to bat at No. 11 with his arm in a sling, steadfast to contribute to a series-winning effort.
“The moment has come, and I’ve decided that the time is right for me to retire from international cricket,” he stated.
“Playing for England was something I aspired to do since I was a kid dreaming in the back garden, and I feel incredibly lucky to have lived out those dreams. Representing England,wearing the Three Lions and sharing the field with