England all-rounder Chris Woakes has said that he is willing to skip surgery and undergo a rehab process to be fit for the Ashes, which is set to begin in November.

Woakes sustained a shoulder injury during the final test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, where the hosts suffered a 6-run defeat. He is awaiting scan results after possibly dislocating his shoulder on the first test of The Oval test.

Depending on the severity of the injury, he might be choosing between Surgery and rehabilitation to strengthen the shoulder.

“I suppose there will be a chance of a re-occurrence, but that could be a risk that you’re just willing to take,” said Chris Woakes.

“From what I’ve heard from physios and specialists, the rehab after surgery would take about three to four months. That’s obviously close to the Ashes and Australia, so it makes it tricky,” he added.

“From a rehab perspective, you can probably get it strong again within eight weeks. So that could be an option, but we’re still waiting to get the full report on it,” he further said.

Despite being ruled out of the fifth test, Chris Woakes returned to bat on the final day of the Oval test, with his left arm been hanged as England sought a series win.

Came to bat at number 11, England needed to scored 17 runs, he did not face a ball but managed to run four before Gus Atkinson was bowled and India secured a 6-run victory and levelled the series 2-2.

Alongside Rishabh pantChris Woakes has been heavily praised for his courage and bravery. Despite he downplayed it, saying that anyone else in the dressing room would have done the same.

“In my eyes, it was just business as usual. In that moment, it was about going out there and trying to find a way with Gus at the other end to get us over the line,” he added.

“Unfortunately, it didn’t happen, but I’m grateful and thankful that I put up the fight and tried to do it for the team,” concluded Chris Woakes.