England news

Woakes could be sidelined for two South Africa Tests

Jun 6, 2017: Chris Woakes could miss the first two Tests against South Africa due to the side strain which ruled him out of the Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2017

Unsung hero Woakes appreciated more via absence

Jun 2, 2017: Chris Woakes might not have his name in bright lights like some of his country's superstars, but his true value may be realized as England pursues its maiden global ODI trophy without him

Champions Trophy 2017

'Like someone sticking a knife in my side'

Jun 2, 2017: Chris Woakes knew his Champions Trophy was over when he left the field against Bangladesh after bowling just two overs with a side strain which felt like 'someone sticking a knife in my side'

England v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A

Woakes side strain gives England a worry

Jun 1, 2017: Chris Woakes's participation in the remainder of England's Champions Trophy campaign could be in doubt, after he picked up a side strain during the tournament opener against Bangladesh at The Oval

England news

'Massive advantages' of IPL but not over Tests

May 30, 2017: Andrew Strauss, the director of England cricket, has defended his decision to allow key England players to participate in the IPL despite subsequent injury concerns

England news

Stokes, Woakes, Moeen rested by England

May 28, 2017: England face the prospect of having to manage Ben Stokes' knee injury through the Champions Trophy

England v South Africa, 1st ODI, Headingley

Morgan and Moeen star in convincing victory

May 24, 2017: Eoin Morgan is an England captain who senses his time has come. He has reshaped England's limited-overs cricket, now he wants some tangible reward for it

England news

Stokes' stock rises after living up to IPL hype

May 22, 2017: Ben Stokes' absence from Rising Pune Supergiant's narrow defeat in the IPL final has raised more questions about England player availability

England news

Woakes ready to take IPL form into Champions Trophy

May 16, 2017: Chris Woakes insists he'll be fit and ready to resume his international duties for England against South Africa next week, despite coming off the back of a draining maiden stint in the IPL

'In T20, regardless of where you're playing, you need to use variations well'

May 16, 2017: Chris Woakes talks about his approach, what he has gained from the IPL, and how he wants to develop his game

England news

Bayliss expects IPL stars to hit ground running

May 8, 2017: Trevor Bayliss, England's head coach, says he is unconcerned at the prospect of the team's IPL players being overworked ahead of next month's Champions Trophy

Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata

An unbelievable win - Woakes

Apr 24, 2017: Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Chris Woakes called his side's successful defence of 131 an "unbelievable win" given that the team's morale had been low during the innings break

IPL 2017

How the money men of IPL 2017 have fared

Apr 20, 2017: Among the most expensive players from the latest auction, only Rashid Khan and Pat Cummins have lived up to expectations

Wisden Cricketers of the Year 2016

Chris Woakes

Apr 6, 2017: A consistent effort with both bat and ball in 2016 has helped Chris Woakes rise through the ranks to become one of England's most reliable allrounders

Wisden 2017

Kohli named by Wisden as Leading Cricketer in the World

Apr 5, 2017: Virat Kohli, the India captain, has been honoured as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2017 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which is published this week

West Indies v England, 2nd ODI, Antigua

Woakes plays down the wizardry as stock grows in England ranks

Mar 6, 2017: Chris Woakes may answer to the nickname of 'Wizard', but the secret of his success is his determination to keep his feet planted firmly to the ground

West Indies v England, 2nd ODI, Antigua

Root takes comfort from hard slog to victory

Mar 6, 2017: Joe Root feels the experience of victory in tough circumstances in Antigua will give the side confidence going into the Champions Trophy in June

West Indies v England, 2nd ODI, Antigua

Root, Woakes avert collapse as England seal series

Mar 5, 2017: Joe Root and Chris Woakes put on an unbroken stand of 102 to lift England to a four-wicket win over West Indies and seal the three-match series

WICB President's XI v England XI, Tour match, St Kitts

Woakes saves England's blushes after middle-order collapse

Feb 27, 2017: Chris Woakes wasn't the England allrounder who gained the most attention in the IPL auction, but he proved his value to England once again with a match-winning contribution in St Kitts

IPL 2017

Stokes, Woakes, Buttler to miss Ireland ODIs

Feb 21, 2017: Ben Stokes will be available to his new IPL franchise, Rising Pune Supergiants, for the full six-week group stage of the competition