London, July 31 -- Following a solid day of cricket during the first day of the fifth Test against India at The Oval, England pacer Gus Atkinson said that veteran all-rounder Chris Woakes' injury "does not look great".

In one of the most crucial moments of the match, Woakes, England's most experienced bowler in the current pace attack, with 62 Tests and 192 wickets, suffered a shoulder injury while fielding near the end of the day's play.

While fielding, Woakes chased a ball from mid-off towards the boundary, and his left hand appeared to slip on the damp outfield while he tried steadying himself. He landed badly on his left shoulder and was down on the ground, clutching it in pain. Following some immediate medical attention, he walked ...