KingofSpain wrote:
Nice article on the BBC on our Woakesy.
Yes, an interesting read. He doesn't always get the credit he deserves, so it's good to read: "Overall, with 1,970 runs and 181 wickets, Woakes is closing in on becoming only the sixth Englishman to do the 2,000-200 double in Tests and will probably do so as the second-fastest in terms of matches, after Ian Botham."
Not looking good for Chris Woakes. Latest reports say:
"The injury looks more serious than expected, and the right-arm seamer is most likely to miss the Ashes as well.
The report stated that the doctors confirmed a serious injury to the shoulder and might require surgery. A surgery would mean that Woakes will miss the next five months of action."
....and George Dobell adds:
"At the age of 36 and out of his central contract in a couple of months, there is clearly a danger this incident will spell the end of Woakes' international career. Various captains and coaches came to rely on him for his commitment to the team, his selflessness and his low-maintenance positivity. If this is the end, it will have been a fine career."
In the last 20 years we have been fortunate to see three players that would have very strong claims to a place in an all-time Warwickshire XI in Bell, Trott and Woakes. I don't remember us having a better all-rounder than Wiz, only Shaun Pollock being in the same league. If this injury ends his career, it will feel like the close of a significant chapter in the club's history.
It would be a terrible thing for him to have to go through more injury problems but I fear that this will spell the end of his Test career and it's a pity he might end up with 191 Test wickets, not far off the 200. I doubt he would be picked after this as at the age of 37 it might mean a backward step, despite Anderson being in his 40's when still playing. If this is indeed his last Test, it would be a shame if England didn't win seeing as the Indian team have behaved like the bunch of pampered Indian prince's they have now become. Today's antics are exactly the opposite of what Chris Woakes represents and even though England have some feisty players in their side, they would not get away with what India did today despite idiots like Vaughan enjoying all the stupid displays of bad behaviour trying to make out it's a good thing. So, if this is his last game, I would love England to chase down any target they need and give him a good send off.
If this the end of his Test career I desperately hope this isn't the end of him in a Bears shirt too.
Agree
As I’ve said in a different thread I’d offer him the captaincy next season!