New Delhi, Sep 29
England allrounder Chris Woakes on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, saying that he’ll continue to play county cricket and explore franchise opportunities in the future.
Woakes, 36, has represented England in 217 games since his debut in 2013. He took three wickets at Lord's against New Zealand, helping England win the 2019 ICC Men's World Cup.
He was also part of England's 2022 World Cup victory, which saw them win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan in Melbourne.
“The moment has come, and I've decided that the time is right for me to retire from international cricket,” Woakes said in a statement he shared on X.
“Playing for England was something I aspired to do since I was a kid dreaming in the back garden, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have lived out those dreams. Representing England, wearing the Three Lions and sharing the field with teammates over the last 15 years, many of whom have become life long friends, are things I look back on with greatest pride.