Woakes’s Grit: Last-Wicket Stand Holds Oval Test’s Fate
England all-rounder Chris Woakes, injured during the first day’s play at the Oval, displayed remarkable resilience. The ECB initially ruled him out of the Test match following a shoulder injury sustained while fielding.
However, Woakes defied expectations. He undertook a one-handed batting practice session at an indoor net on Sunday. Later, he donned his whites, indicating preparedness to bat at number eleven if required.
With England needing just 35 runs for victory and India needing three or four wickets to draw the series, Woakes’s potential contribution hangs heavy over the match’s climax. His availability adds a dramatic twist to the final day’s play.
The outcome of this thrilling encounter will significantly impact the upcoming series between the two cricketing giants. The nail-biting finish promises a memorable chapter in Indo-England cricketing rivalry.
