England monitor Chris Woakes’ health ahead of Sri Lanka series

England‘s cricket team is monitoring the health status of Chris Woakes ahead of the three-Test series against Sri Lanka. Woakes has withdrawn from The Hundred tournament due to an injury. This follows closely after captain Ben Stokes was assisted off the field on Sunday.
The 35-year-old Woakes was selected for England’s Test squad and was also set to play in the final two group stage matches for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.
“Chris Woakes has withdrawn from the competition with injury. The England bowling all-rounder will no longer be a part of this year’s competition,” Birmingham Phoenix announced on their Instagram account late Monday.
Test skipper Ben Stokes is also in doubt for the first Test against Sri Lanka on August 21 at Old Trafford. Stokes sustained a suspected hamstring injury while playing in The Hundred. If both all-rounders are ruled out of the Sri Lanka series, England’s squad depth will be tested.
England’s preparations for the series are now under scrutiny as they await further assessments on the fitness of Woakes and Stokes.