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England fast bowler Chris Woakes, despite his struggles on overseas tours, has declared himself ready for upcoming tours of Pakistan and New Zealand. While his home form is impressive, his overseas record has been a point of concern. However, Woakes is determined to prove himself and has even been working on improving his batting skills to enhance his chances of selection.
England has unveiled its playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting Wednesday at Old Trafford. Ollie Pope will captain the side in Ben Stokes’ absence due to injury, with Harry Brook serving as his deputy. The team sees the return of Matthew Potts and the debut of Dan Lawrence as an opener.
England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, will miss the remainder of the English summer after suffering a hamstring tear during a Hundred match. He will be replaced by Ollie Pope for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, and aims to return for the tour of Pakistan in October.
Former England batsman Graham Thorpe, known for his elegant batting style, has died at the age of 55. His death was ruled a suicide after he was struck by a train at a railway station. Thorpe’s wife, Amanda, revealed in an interview that he had been battling mental health issues for years and had attempted suicide in 2021. His passing has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness.
England’s preparations for the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka have been hit by injury concerns. All-rounder Chris Woakes has withdrawn from The Hundred tournament due to injury, while captain Ben Stokes is also doubtful for the first test after suffering a suspected hamstring injury. The availability of both key players is now uncertain for the series.
Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe passed away on August 5th after a prolonged battle with depression and anxiety. His wife, Amanda Thorpe, revealed that his mental health struggles were exacerbated by deteriorating physical health over the past two years. Despite seeking treatment, Thorpe was unable to overcome his mental health challenges and tragically took his own life.
England captain Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka. The injury occurred while running between the wickets, and Stokes was forced to retire hurt. He is set for a scan to determine the severity of the injury.
England will be without opening batter Zak Crawley for the upcoming three-match test series against Sri Lanka due to a fractured right little finger. Crawley sustained the injury during the third test against the West Indies last month. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a 14-member squad for the series, which includes a first call-up for middle-order batter Jordan Cox. Seamer Olly Stone also returns to the test squad after a long absence.
Matthew Mott has resigned as England’s men’s white-ball head coach following their semi-final exit at the T20 World Cup. Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick will take over on an interim basis, leading the team into the upcoming series against Australia.