Overview
- Woakes confirmed his decision on September 29 in a social media post, days after being left out of the Ashes squad for Australia.
- ECB managing director Rob Key said he was "not in England's plans at all," signaling the end of his international prospects.
- His final appearance came at The Oval against India, where he walked out to bat with his arm in a sling after dislocating his shoulder.
- He departs with 62 Tests, 192 Test wickets, 2,034 Test runs and 396 wickets across formats, plus World Cup titles in 2019 and 2022 and the 2023 Ashes player-of-the-series honor.
- He will continue with Warwickshire and explore franchise opportunities, drawing praise from ECB chair Richard Thompson for his courage and contribution.