Who is Chris Woakes? Age, Net Worth, Height, Family, Biography, Wiki

Chris Woakes is an English cricketer who is famous for his all-round abilities. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a capable lower-order batsman. Woakes has represented England in all three formats of international cricket – Test, ODI, and T20I. He has played a significant role in England’s success in limited-overs cricket, including their victory in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Woakes made his debut for England in 2011 in an ODI against Australia, and he made his Test debut later that year against the same opponent. Since then, he has been a regular member of England’s Test and limited-overs teams.

In addition to his international career, Woakes has played for Warwickshire in county cricket, and he has also played in various T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Chris Woakes Biography / Wiki

Chris Woakes was born on March 2, 1989, in Birmingham, England. He attended Barr Beacon Language College in Walsall, West Midlands, and later attended Aston University in Birmingham, where he studied sports science.

Woakes grew up playing cricket for his local club, Walmley Cricket Club, and he made his debut for Warwickshire, his county team, in 2006. He quickly established himself as a talented all-rounder, capable of both batting and bowling.

Woakes made his debut for the England cricket team in 2011 in an ODI against Australia. He made his Test debut later that year, also against Australia. Since then, he has become a regular member of England’s Test and limited-overs teams, and he has played a key role in England’s success in limited-overs cricket, including their victory in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Chris Woakes Age

As per Chris Woakes’s date of birth, his age is 34 years (as of now, in 2023).

Chris Woakes Height and Weight

Chris Woakes’s height is about 6 feet 1inch and his weight is approximately 80 kg.

Domestic Career

Chris Woakes has played domestic cricket for Warwickshire since making his debut for the county in 2006. He has played in all three formats of the game – first-class, List A, and T20 – for Warwickshire.

In first-class cricket, Woakes has played over 100 matches for Warwickshire, scoring over 6,000 runs and taking more than 350 wickets. He has been a key player for the team and has helped them win several trophies, including the County Championship in 2012 and the Royal London One-Day Cup in 2016.

In List A cricket, Woakes has played over 150 matches for Warwickshire, scoring over 3,500 runs and taking more than 200 wickets. He has been a regular member of the team and has helped them reach several finals in domestic limited-overs competitions.

In T20 cricket, Woakes has also been a regular member of the Warwickshire team, playing over 100 matches for the county. He has been an effective bowler in the shortest format of the game, taking over 100 wickets at an average of around 23.

International Career

Chris Woakes made his international debut for England in 2011 in an ODI against Australia. He made his Test debut later that year, also against Australia. Since then, he has become a regular member of England’s Test and limited-overs teams.

In Test cricket, Woakes is primarily known as a bowler, and he has taken over 200 wickets in the format at an average of around 29. He has been particularly effective in English conditions, where his ability to swing the ball has made him a key part of England’s bowling attack. Woakes has also played some valuable innings with the bat in Test cricket, and he has scored a couple of centuries in the format.

In limited-overs cricket, Woakes is known for his all-round abilities, and he has played a crucial role in England’s success in the format. He has taken over 150 wickets in ODI cricket at an average of around 30, and he has also scored over 1,000 runs in the format at an average of around 25. In T20I cricket, Woakes has taken over 20 wickets and has also scored some important runs in the lower order.

Woakes played a crucial role in England’s historic victory in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where he took 16 wickets in the tournament at an average of around 20, including three wickets in the final against New Zealand. He also played a crucial innings in the final, scoring 84* to help England chase down New Zealand’s total.

On 17 June 2020, Woakes was added in England’s 30-man team and started training for the Test series against the West Indies, whereas his impressive performance led him to be named in England’s thirteen-man squad for the first Test match of the series. Woakes managed to highlight 150 ODI wickets of his career by taking the wicket of Pathum Nissanka in the 1st ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of England, 2022.

In 2022, Woakes was added to England’s squad for the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Woakes played in each game for England and went on to win the tournament, beating Pakistan in the final.

Awards and Nominations

Chris Woakes has received several awards and nominations throughout his cricketing career. Here are some of them:

In 2016, Woakes was named the ECB Cricketer of the Year for his outstanding performances in all formats of the game.
He was also named the Warwickshire County Cricket Club’s Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016.
Woakes was nominated for the prestigious Wisden Cricketer of the Year award in 2017, following his impressive performances in Test cricket.
He was also named the Man of the Series in England’s Test series against Sri Lanka in 2016, after taking 26 wickets in the series.
In the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Woakes was named in the team of the tournament for his excellent performances with both bat and ball.
He was also awarded the Player of the Match award in England’s semi-final win over Australia in the 2019 World Cup.

IPL

Chris Woakes has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for various teams over the years. He made his IPL debut in 2017 when he was signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for INR 4.2 crore (approximately USD 626,000) for that season. He played 13 matches for KKR that season, taking 17 wickets at an average of 21.05 and an economy rate of 9.91. He was also a useful lower-order batsman, scoring 114 runs at an average of 19.00 and a strike rate of 165.21.

In 2018, Woakes was signed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for INR 7.4 crore (approximately USD 1.1 million). He played six matches for RCB that season, taking eight wickets at an average of 27.50 and an economy rate of 9.64. He also scored 32 runs at an average of 16.00 and a strike rate of 106.66.

Woakes opted out of the 2019 IPL season due to his international commitments with England, but he returned to the tournament in 2020 when he was signed by the Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 1.5 crore (approximately USD 200,000). However, he played only three matches that season, taking just one wicket.

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Controversies

Chris Woakes is a cricketer who has maintained a largely controversy-free career. However, there have been a couple of minor incidents involving him over the years.

One such incident occurred in 2015 during an ODI match between England and New Zealand. Woakes was accused of tampering with the ball after he was seen rubbing the ball on the back of his trousers, which caused a scuff mark on the ball. However, the umpires did not take any action against Woakes, and he was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Another incident occurred in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Woakes opted out of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka and India due to concerns about traveling and being away from his family. While some criticized Woakes for prioritizing his personal life over cricket, he was supported by many in the cricketing fraternity, including former England captain Michael Vaughan, who praised him for putting his family first.

Chris Woakes Family

Chris Woakes was born on March 2, 1989, in Birmingham, England, to parents Roger and Elaine Woakes. He has one younger sister named Louise Woakes. Chris is married to his longtime girlfriend Amie and the couple has a daughter named Laila.

Chris’ father Roger played cricket for Warwickshire’s second XI, and his sister Louise is also a talented cricketer who has represented England in various age-group competitions. His family has been a huge influence on his cricketing career, and he has often credited his father and sister for inspiring him to take up the sport.

Chris Woakes Girlfriend

Chris Woakes is married to his longtime girlfriend Amie. The couple got married in 2017 in a private ceremony in the UK. They have a daughter named Laila, who was born in 2020.

Amie is a professional hairdresser and runs her own salon in the UK. She has been supportive of Chris’ cricketing career and has often been seen cheering him on from the stands during his matches.

Chris has spoken about how Amie’s support has been crucial to his success on the field, and he has credited her for keeping him grounded and helping him stay focused on his goals.

Chris Woakes’s Net Worth

Chris Woakes’s net worth as of now, in 2023 is assumed to be around 6-7 million USD. The major sources of his incomes is estimated from his cricket profession and other business activities.

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Does Chris Woakes, Consume Alcohol?	Yes
Does he, Smoke?	Not Disclosed
Does he, Drive?	Yes
Does Chris Woakes, Swims?	Yes
Does he know cooking?	Yes
Is he a Yoga Practitioner?	Not Disclosed
Does Gym?	Not Disclosed
Is Chris Woakes a Jogger?	Yes
Eating Habit?	Not Disclosed

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