Chris Woakes has shared insights into Ben Stokes’ mentality and dedication for England, which is often not ‘clever’ but full of heart.

The recently retired all-rounder cited an example of the fourth Test between India and England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in July. Stokes bowled his heart out, taking five wickets in the first innings and one more in the second, but was later revealed to be injured and missed the deciding fifth match.

Woakes believes that Stokes knew his shoulder trouble was serious even during the match, but still pushed himself. He said England would need the skipper to be more careful than that in the upcoming Ashes.

“He’s bowling probably the best he’s ever bowled in his career," Woakes said at an event, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo . “He’s as fi

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