The English cricket team is keeping an eye on Chris Woakes’ health in advance of the three-Test series against Sri Lanka. Woakes’ ailment has forced him to withdraw from The Hundred competition.
This happens soon after Sunday’s assistance in getting captain Ben Stokes off the field.
In addition to being chosen for the England Test team, Woakes, 35, was scheduled to participate in The Hundred’s final two Birmingham Phoenix group stage games.
“Chris Woakes has withdrawn from the competition with injury. The England bowling all-rounder will no longer be a part of this year’s competition,” Birmingham Phoenix announced on their Instagram account late Monday.
Ben Stokes, the captain of the Test team, is also questionable for the opening Test at Old Trafford on August 21 against Sri Lanka. Stokes appeared in The Hundred but appeared to have a possible hamstring injury. England’s depth in the squad will be put to the test if both all-rounders are ruled out of the Sri Lanka series.
As they wait for additional evaluations about Woakes’ and Stokes’ fitness, England’s preparations for the series are now being scrutinized.
