WARWICKSHIRE all-rounder Chris Woakes heroically batted with his left arm in a sling as England suffered an agonising defeat against India.
Woakes appeared to dislocate his shoulder on the opening day of England’s fifth Test match against India at The Oval.
However, the 36-year-old bravely emerged to bat on the final day with his left arm in a sling as he supported Gus Atkinson at the crease.
The pair needed 17 runs to guide England to a series win only for Atkinson to fall with the hosts just seven runs short of victory.
Woakes did not face a ball but appeared in agony as he ran between the wickets on four occasions.
Atkinson shielded Woakes from the strike with the Warwickshire man prepared to bat with a left-handed stance if required.
India’s dramatic six-run victory meant the five-match series ended in a 2-2 draw.
England head coach, Brendon McCullum told Sky Sports: “He’s sore. Good on him for walking out there.
“It was unbelievably brave, it sums him up. He’d do anything for the team. He’s been around English cricket for a long time now.
“For him to go out in the manner he did, he still pushed himself out there with one arm to try and get us across the line.
“That sums up the type of bloke he is.”
