Last Update: December 20, 2022, 10:35 AM IST
Chris Woakes bowling for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022.
Woakes has represented KKR, RCB and most recently Delhi Capitals in the IPL. And has taken 30 wickets in 21 matches.
England cricketer Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the IPL auction to be held in Kochi later this week. Speaking to his club’s social media channels, he revealed that the decision was not an easy one but had to be made as he wanted to prepare well for the upcoming Ashes.
“It was not an easy decision by any means. There is still a part of me that wishes I could go because the IPL is a fantastic tournament and financially it can be very rewarding – but I am not making the decision solely on finances. wanted to.
“It’s a difficult landscape: just won world cup, the potential stock may be higher. Obviously there are a few other players who have the potential to make it big but I could be next on the list behind them.
Woakes has represented KKR, RCB and most recently Delhi Capitals in the IPL. And has taken 30 wickets in 21 matches. He could have been an attractive asset in the auction where teams would have made good use of a new bowler. The England cricketer said that an honest chat with Rob Key helped.
Woakes, who was part of England’s victorious T20 World Cup squad, said: “He was very clear that I was still part of the Test plans, but obviously I needed to get myself fit and heal my knee.”
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