Chris Woakes Desperate to Play in Fourth Ashes Test
England all-rounder Chris Woakes has expressed his eagerness to compete in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford. After producing a match-winning performance with both bat and ball in the third Ashes 2023 Test at Headingley, Woakes is looking to make his mark in the series which is currently 2-1 in favour of Australia.
Woakes had been out with a knee injury for almost 16 months, but his return to the Test arena at Headingley was a successful one. The all-rounder took six wickets and hit the winning runs with 32*, helping to keep the series alive.
Woakes Hoping for Selection at Old Trafford
The fourth Test will begin on July 19, and Woakes is hopeful that his performance at Headingley will be enough to earn him a place in the national side. Speaking to Sky Sports, the all-rounder said: “When you get the opportunity to play in an Ashes series then you try and take it with both hands.”
Conclusion
Chris Woakes is desperate to play in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford and is hoping that his performance at Headingley will be enough to earn him a place in the national side. With the series currently 2-1 in favour of Australia, Woakes’ return to form could be a crucial factor in the outcome of the fourth Test.