WATCH: Chris Woakes Defies Pain; Bats with Broken Shoulder in Heroic Act

In a display of sheer grit and determination, England all-rounder Chris Woakes stunned fans and teammates alike by walking out to bat with a broken shoulder during the nerve-wracking final day of the Oval Test against India. With the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy hanging in the balance, Woakes put personal pain aside in pursuit of a historic win for his side.

England found themselves in a tense situation, needing just a handful of runs with only one wicket in hand. With medical reports confirming Woakes had suffered a serious shoulder injury earlier in the match, ruling him out of bowling, many assumed his participation with the bat was off the table. But cricket, as always, finds its heroes in the most unexpected moments.

Watch: Chris Woakes Walks Out to Bat with Broken Shoulder

In a huge shock for the crowd, Chris Woakes padded up and limped out to the crease, with his left shoulder heavily strapped. The allrounder was visibly in pain, struggling with his movements, but focused solely on standing tall for his team. Woakes is currently one of the best all-rounders in the world and can contribute in all aspects.

The crowd at The Oval rose to their feet in applause, acknowledging the courage it took to walk out under such circumstances. The Indian bowlers, too, showed respect and appreciated Woakes for his brave performance. While he showed great resistance, Chris Woakes shoulder injury proved to be detrimental for England's chances in this match.

India Record Memorable Win at The Oval

With England needing 17 more runs and just one wicket in hand, Chris Woakes displayed incredible bravery as he walked out to bat on the final morning despite nursing a painful shoulder injury. Though he didn’t face a single ball during his 16-minute stand, Woakes managed to run a couple of crucial singles, helping to keep Gus Atkinson on strike and England’s hopes alive.

Siraj led the charge with an impressive 5 for 104, while Prasidh Krishna provided solid support, finishing with 4 for 126. The duo played a key role in keeping India in the hunt on a tense and dramatic final day. Pacer Mohammed Siraj emerged as the hero for India, delivering a brilliant match haul of nine wickets, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the second innings that turned the game in India’s favour.

Shubman Gill's Fantastic Start as India Captain

India’s captain Shubman Gill was named Player of the Series for his consistent and impactful performances throughout the five-match Test series against England. Gill impressed with his temperament, technique, and ability to deliver under pressure, playing key knocks that helped steady India’s innings at crucial moments. Whether building partnerships or taking on the bowlers when needed, Gill stood out as one of the most reliable performers across the series. He has started his journey to become the best Test batter in the world in future.

His composure and adaptability across varying conditions earned praise from former players and pundits alike, cementing his place as one of the rising stars of world cricket. India’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding performance in the IND vs ENG 5th Test.

"I have a simple plan. I just wanted to be consistent and hit the right areas. I woke up in the morning and believed in myself. I made the wallpaper on my phone: I can do it. The Harry Brook drop was a crucial moment in the match. If I had taken that, we would not have come out to bowl today," Siraj said.

England were eventually bowled out, losing the match by six runs, as India leveled the five-match series 2-2 dramatically. It is a memorable win for the Men in Blue and it marks the beginning of an era under Shubman Gill.