Woakes ‘ready to bat if needed’ says Root as England put bodies on line to seal victory
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England bowler left the pitch injured on day one
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Root frustrated with dismissal despite 39th Test century
Chris Woakes is poised to slip his left arm out of its sling and return to action just four days after a serious shoulder injury as England, with four wickets in hand, seek the 35 runs required to seal the final Test against India and with it the series.
The scans on the shoulder Woakes injured on the opening day may have suggested he would be out of action for many months, but the 36-year-old is preparing himself to bat if required.