India men’s head coach Gautam Gambhir paid a powerful tribute to England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who called time on an excellent international career on Monday. Gambhir, who faced Woakes in his last Test series, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, said he’ll be remembered as ‘one of the bravest’ to play the sport.

Gambhir faced Woakes in the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, which turned out to be the latter’s swan song. In the final Test at the Oval, Woakes dislocated his shoulder but came out to bat one-handed on the final day in a futile attempt to save the match and win England the series.

“The man with an iron will! You will be remembered as one of the bravest to ever walk the field Chris!

@chriswoakes" Gambhir wrote on X.

In his 15-year career, Woakes played 62 Tests, sco

See Full Page