England’s veteran all rounder Chris Woakes has called time on his international cricket, after 15 years of brilliance. He took to his social media to announce his decision on September 29, 2025.

The decision came just days after Rob Key, managing director of the England cricket team, confirmed that Woakes was no longer in their immediate plans. His omission from the Ashes squad signaled a shift in selection priorities.

Notably, his summer was disturbed by a dislocated shoulder, which he sustained against India. The injury hampered his final effort to get selected for the Ashes tour starting in November.

With a long recovery period, the 36-year-old decided to retire instead of staying on the sidelines. He admitted the decision to exit from the international stage was tough.

Woakes had a

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