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George Sessions

Chris Woakes could reject surgery on shoulder in bid to be fit for Ashes

Chris Woakes said he never considered not attempting to bat against India despite a suspected dislocated shoulder (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

England bowler Chris Woakes has not given up on his Ashes hopes this winter after he revealed rehabilitation rather than surgery on his dislocated shoulder is being considered.

Woakes produced an astonishing display of bravery in England’s six-run loss to India in the fifth Test of a thrilling series earlier this month when he decided to bat at number 11 with his arm in a sling after a dislocation of his left shoulder on day one of the match.

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