England fear Chris Woakes will miss this winter's Ashes after suffering a dislocated shoulder during the fifth Test decider against India. Woakes left the field with his left arm in a makeshift sling late on the first evening after taking a painful tumble at the boundary edge.

England all-rounder Chris Woakes will miss the remainder of the fifth and final test match against India after suffering a shoulder injury while fielding, the country's cricket body (ECB) said on Friday.

Some excellent fielding from Gus Atkinson put England on top before rain stopped play on Day 1 of the fifth and final cricket test against India at The Oval on Thursday. Fast bowler Atkinson sprinted to gather the ball in his follow through before throwing the wicket down to run out India captain Shubman Gill,