England’s Chris Woakes is in doubt for the T20 World Cup opener against Afghanistan as he struggles with quad stiffness. His injury could further increase England’s options in the powerplay and death.
Woakes to fast-Paced Perth on Saturday:-
After a setback for England this week by a loss to seamer Reece Topley, who has been in form for the entire tournament, Woakes was considered the starter for Saturday’s match at the fast-paced Optus Stadium in Perth.
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But he faces a race against time to get fit and appeared on the field on Friday afternoon as a fitness test.
Under the watchful eye of England’s medicos, Woakes did an intense workout, consisting of several fast sprints, while left-armer Tymal Mills – who had been in the team in recent months after recovering from a toe injury – replaced Topley in the team. Were taking – marked. His run-up, adding to the intrigue.
He will take full Part in the training today and is Expected:-
England captain Jos Buttler said: “That Woakes is not someone you want to risk. But I think he is feeling good.” “He will take a full part in training today and hopefully rises up well.
Woakes looms as a particularly important part of the attack during the powerplay. He issued a reminder during the third T20I against Australia in Canberra that he could be England’s best new bowler with three wickets, including Aaron Finch and Mitchell Marsh in the first two balls of the innings.
Woakes has endured an injury-prone year, including surgery on his left knee, before returning to style in Pakistan recently.
In the seventh T20I, he took 3 for 26 including Babar Azam in the first over, giving England a big win.
A clean sweep doesn’t happen for a washout in Canberra:-
This manifested in an impressive series win over Australia, which might not have been a clean sweep for the washout in Canberra, but Buttler has managed hopes in his first major tournament charge.
Butler, when asking if he thinks England is the favourite, prefers to tag Australia, “far from it,” he said.
“I think we are a dangerous team with players who can win matches on their own and that’s a big deal in T20 cricket.
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“We have a lot of options for the path we want to go. I have a lot of confidence in the team.”
