Chris Woakes

Chris Woakes is a celebrated English cricketer known for his significant contributions as an all-rounder in both limited-overs and Test formats, capturing two World Cup titles and consistently performing for his country and various T20 leagues. After making an immediate impact with the England Lions squad in April 2009, taking 6/43 against the West Indies, Chris Woakes went on to establish himself as a premier all-rounder in international cricket. He became a regular for the Warwickshire First XI in 2008, topping their bowling averages with 42 wickets at an average of 20.57 runs per wicket in the County Championship. In the same 2009 season, Woakes scored his maiden first-class century, 131 not out, for Warwickshire against Hampshire.

He took his 100th Test wicket in 2020 and reached 150 One Day International wickets in 2021. Beyond his national team commitments, Woakes has been a consistent presence in various Twenty20 leagues globally. He has played in the Indian Premier League for Kolkata Knight Riders (2017), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2018), and Delhi Capitals (2021). His domestic career has seen him represent Warwickshire since 2006, alongside appearances for other prominent franchises including Wellington, Sydney Thunder, Birmingham Phoenix, Sharjah Warriors, and Welsh Fire.

In more recent highlights, Woakes was named England’s ‘player of the series’ in the 2023 Ashes. He announced his retirement from international cricket in September 2025, concluding a distinguished 15-year career representing England at the highest level, marked by significant contributions across all formats.