Woakes was one of the two stars with the bat for England
After playing a key role in dismissing India for 107 on the second day, Chris Woakes decided to show that he could be equally effective with the bat as well, scoring his maiden Test hundred and remaining unbeaten on 120 at the end of the day.
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It was a known fact that he was never a mug with the bat in hand, but on Saturday he elevated his batting to the next level with an array of shots which caught India napping.
Perhaps, this knock is the start of big things for the right-hander with the bat in hand.
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Shankar
Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
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