Ben Stokes hails Chris Woakes’ one-armed effort in dramatic defeat to India

Captain says bowler’s injury decisive in fifth TestStokes admits dropped chances also proved costlyBen Stokes paid tribute to the bravery of Chris Woakes as a series during which players battled at various stages through broken feet and shattered fingers ended with a one-armed man at the crease, his other arm in a sling, enduring obvious agony as England fell just seven runs short of victory.“That never-say-die, never-back-down attitude we’ve installed in the group nearly paid off,” Stokes said. “It was never going to be a question for him to go out there. Obviously he was in a lot of discomfort even running between the wickets. Continue reading...

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