England issue latest update on Woakes' injury ICC World Test Championship
Stretching to make a dive at the boundary to save a run, Woakes was seen in discomfort, holding his shoulder. The England pacer would receive immediate inspection from the team physio and was forced off the field.
Earlier in the day, Woakes had struck early with the new ball to remove Indian opener KL Rahul as India finished the day six wickets down with 204 runs on the scoreboard.
The injury comes as a big blog for the hosts, who are leading 2-1 in the ongoing five-match ICC World Test Championship series.
England are also without the services of captain Ben Stokes, who was ruled out of the series decider due to a right shoulder injury.
Having scripted thrilling wins at Headingley and Lord's, England hold the advantage against the Shubhman Gill-led Indian side as the fiercely contested series heads towards a conclusion.
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