WATCH: Chris Woakes walks out to bat one-handed in 5th Test vs India

Dramatic scenes at the Oval on Monday morning!!  The above statement is apt as Mohammed Siraj picked up two quick wickets in a bid to keep India’s hopes alive for a win and level the hard-fought five-match series. Meanwhile, England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who had been ruled out of the ongoing fifth and final Test, came out to bat with one hand inside his pullover.  Earlier, Chris Woakes, who injured himself while fielding on Day One and was seen with his left arm in a sling, was initially expected to play no further part in the match. However, late on Sunday, he indicated his willingness to return by changing into match gear and practising one-handed batting in the nets. Joe Root said Woakes was determined to stay ready for any possibility, and had continued to work on his batting despite the discomfort. 

 

 

Respect, Chris Woakes ????  A dislocated shoulder won’t keep this warrior down ????  #SonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/iQEgZmZmNw

— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 4, 2025

       Watch England falls of wickets on Day 5   

ABSOLUTE SCENES!!! ????  Do not scratch your eyes. India grab another wicket! ????????????#SonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/Ac1mtNCwgz

— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 4, 2025

   

PURE CINEMA ????  Prasidh Krishna thought he had him. DRS says no ❌ #SonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/aLeDf0cjyi

— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 4, 2025

 

INCREDIBLE! ????  India are ONE WICKET away from a FAMOUS victory ????#SonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/x6XdXJew39

— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 4, 2025

  Malcom Marshal batted with one fractured hand against England 41 years ago.   

41 years back #MalcolmMarshall had batted with one hand in a Test match against #England. #justsaying #OvalTest #ChrisWoakes pic.twitter.com/vdqmG6SKMK

— Prasad Ramasubramanian (@prassadrs) August 4, 2025

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