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England all-rounder Chris Woakes has called time on his international career after missing out on Ashes 2025 selection.
Woakes’ last appearance for England came against India in the fifth Test at the Oval, where he dislocated his shoulder. However, the pacer still came out to bat with a sling in his armpit.
Following the injury, the pacer was in a race against time to be fit for the Ashes; however, he was left out of the squad, which drew a curtain on his career.
The right-arm pacer took to his social media handle and announced his retirement, expressing pride in representing the Three Lions in a career spanning 15 years.
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“The moment has come, and I’ve decided that the time is right for me to retire from international cricket,” Woakes said in a statement.
“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.
He thanked his teammates with whom he shared the field with the greatest pride while confirming that he will continue to play county cricket.
Representing England, wearing the Three Lions and sharing the field with teammates over the last 15 years, many of whom have become lifelong friends, are things I’ll look back on with the greatest pride.”
Chris Woakes played 62 Tests for England, picking up 192 wickets at an average of 29.61. In ODIs, Woakes appeared for England 122 times, scalping 173 wickets. He also played 33 T20Is and has 31 wickets to his name.
The all-rounder remained a vital cog in England’s 2019 ODI World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup triumph.
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