By India Today Sports Desk: England all-rounder Chris Woakes stated he has learnt a lot from the veteran pace-bowling duo of Stuart Broad and James Anderson. Woakes carried out with each bat and ball as England beat Australia by three wickets at Headingley in Leeds.
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Speaking after England’s win, Woakes stated he doesn’t begrudge the actual fact Broad and Anderson are nonetheless across the squad since he’s learnt a lot from them. Woakes remained unbeaten on 32 as England chased down a 251-run goal on Day 4 at Headingley.
“It is pretty epic being out there in front of a packed Headingley. We haven’t won the first two but it felt like we had the whole nation behind us. There has been moments where I would have like to have played more. The more you play, the more you are settled at this level. But I don’t begrudge the fact Jimmy and Broady are around because I have learnt so much for them,” stated Woakes.
He went on to say that it was wonderful to recover from the road within the third Ashes 2023 Test, insisting that it was an enormous win for England. Woakes picked up 6 wickets over the 2 innings, and scored 10 and 32 to assist England beat Australia. Woakes was additionally concerned in a partnership of 59 runs with Harry Brook for the seventh wicket. Moreover, Woakes hit the profitable boundary off Mitchell Starc as England made it 1-2 within the ongoing five-match Test sequence towards their arch-rivals.
“It was enjoyable, it was good. It was definitely stressful times, especially when Harry got out, I thought he was cruising it. That is Ashes cricket, there is always a twist, isn’t there? It is just amazing to get over the line- a big win for us,” Woakes added.
With this victory, England now path Australia 1-2 within the five-match Ashes 2023 sequence, with the fourth sport set to be performed on the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on July 19.
