"Great opportunity for him": Stokes on Chris Woakes to fill in Anderson's shoes
Updated On: 17 July, 2024 08:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of the second test match against West Indies, England still believes in the experience of pacer Chris Woakes who will be playing his 50th Test match. The 35-year-old Warwickshire all-rounder averages an impressive 22.04 per wicket in red-ball internationals on home soil
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Chris Woakes (Pic: File Pic)
England captain Ben Stokes feels speedster Chris Woaked can lead his side`s bowling attack as they will enter the clash in the absence of star pacer James Anderson. Former pacer Anderson announced his retirement from international cricket with an innings and 114-run victory over West Indies in the first Test at Lord`s Cricket Ground.
James Anderson in 188 tests claimed 704 wickets in the longest format of the game. He also holds the record for the most wickets by a pacer in the format.
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