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THE OVAL, ENGLAND, AUG 8 – Chris Woakes aims to recover through an eight-week rehabilitation to play in the Ashes, avoiding surgery that would require three to four months, England officials said.
- On Friday, England all-rounder Chris Woakes said he may skip surgery and opt for rehabilitation to be fit for the Ashes later this year.
- Last week, Woakes dislocated his shoulder trying to save a boundary at The Oval during England’s fifth Test against India.
- Woakes told BBC Sport, 'recovery could be enough in eight weeks,' suggesting rehab may avoid surgery requiring three to four months for recovery.
- Amid his injury, Woakes batted at number 11 with his arm in a sling, earning a standing ovation from The Oval crowd.
- Facing a deadline before the Ashes in Perth, Woakes is racing against time to be fit for the series starting November 21.
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