England vs India: Chris Woakes ruled out of remainder of final Test after injuring shoulder on opening day
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Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the rest of England's final Test against India after injuring his shoulder on the opening day.
Woakes landed awkwardly on his shoulder towards the end of day one at The Oval as he dived to prevent a boundary. The seam bowler immediately clutched his shoulder in pain and was eventually led off by medical staff after treatment, with his arm in a sling.
A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board, released before the start of play on Friday, said Woakes' condition would be monitored as the Test goes on but he is expected "at this stage" to play no further part.
The statement read: "England seamer Chris Woakes will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the Rothesay Fifth Test at The Kia Oval, following a left shoulder injury sustained on day one of the match against India.
"At this stage, the injury has ruled him out of any further participation in the Test.
"A further assessment will be conducted at the conclusion of the series."
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Watch day two of the fifth Test between England and India, at The Kia Oval, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10.15am on Friday (first ball at 11am) or stream without a contract.
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