India, Aug. 9 -- Chris Woakes is refusing to rule himself out of the upcoming Ashes series despite a serious shoulder injury sustained during the thrilling fifth Test against India at The Oval. The England pacer dislocated his left shoulder while diving to stop a boundary off Karun Nair's shot on Day 1 of the match, a moment that instantly raised concerns about his availability for the crucial series starting in late November.

Despite the injury, Woakes displayed remarkable courage by coming out to bat at number 11 in England's run-chase in the second innings. With the team needing 17 runs to win the match, Woakes walked out to bat bravely with his arm in a sling. While he luckily didn't have to face a single delivery throughout his stay...