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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
George Sessions

Chris Woakes provides injury update ahead of Ashes

  • England bowler Chris Woakes dislocated his left shoulder during a recent Test match against India.
  • Woakes is awaiting scan results but is considering rehabilitation instead of surgery to recover for the Ashes.
  • Surgery would require a three to four-month recovery period, likely ruling him out of the Ashes series, which begins on November 21.
  • An eight-week rehabilitation programme could potentially allow him to feature in the Ashes, though with a risk of reoccurrence.
  • Woakes is a crucial part of England's bowling attack following recent retirements and changes.

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