Chris Woakes has announced his retirement from international cricket.
The 36-year-old was left out of England's Test squad for the Ashes in Australia later this year and managing director Rob Key signalled that the seamer's international career was effectively over. Key said that Woakes was "not in England's plans at all."
Woakes has now confirmed the curtain has come down on his time in an England shirt, having played in 62 Tests, 122 ODIs and 33 T20Is for his country.
He took 192 Test wickets at an average of 29.61 and also has an England century to his name, after scoring 137 not out against India at Lord's in a 2018 Test.
"Playing for England was something I aspired to do since I was a kid dreaming in the back garden, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have lived out those dreams," Woakes said.
"Representing England, wearing the Three Lions and sharing the field with team-mates over the last 15 years, many of whom have come lifelong friends, are things I'll look back on with the greatest pride."
Woakes' final act as an international career was walking out to bat against India in the fifth Test with a dislocated shoulder.
His left arm was in a sling after suffering the injury on the opening day of the match, but he still stepped out to try and play his part in a dramatic run chase.
Woakes opted against surgery in an attempt to recover in time to feature on a third Ashes tour. However, England opted against including him in their bowling ranks for this winter's trip.
Woakes' first international match came against Australia in a T20 in 2011, and he made his Test debut in the summer of 2013 against the same opposition.
He was a key part of the 2019 World Cup-winning side, taking three wickets in the final and he played in every match of the victorious 2022 T20 World Cup campaign.
"Making my debut in 2011 in Australia seems like yesterday, but time flies when you're having fun," Woakes said.
"Lifting two World Cups and being part of some amazing Ashes series is something I never thought was possible, and those memories and celebrations with my team-mates will stay with me forever."
Woakes has been the senior figure in the England attack since James Anderson and Stuart Broad retired.
Under Ben Stokes' captaincy, Woakes took 62 wickets at an average of 27.25 and was named player of the series in the 2023 Ashes.
Woakes will continue to play country cricket for Warwickshire and has expressed his desire to explore opportunities with franchise teams around the world in domestic competitions.
