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India vs England 2021:<\/strong> Playing his first Test for over a year following a variety of mishaps -- including Covid isolation and a bruised heel caused by slipping down the stairs --, England seamer Chris Woakes, who grabbed four wickets at the Oval against India on the opening day, said it was "worth the wait".<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I was desperate to play cricket again, and it's good to be back. It feels like a long time coming, but it was well worth the wait. There are going to be some bowling pains in the morning, but it's good to have those back.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Plenty of people around the world have had a worse 18 months than I have, but not to have capitalised on last year does feel like I might have missed out a little bit. It's nice to show what I can do and showcase my skills," Woakes was quoted as saying by Daily Mail.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

After Woakes's four for 55 helped dismiss the tourists for 191 in the fourth Test, the hosts closed on 53 for three -- with Root bowled in the day's penultimate over for 21.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"We were really happy to bowl them out cheaply, but we would like not to have lost three wickets, including Joe, given the form he's been in," the England seamer said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Also Read: <\/strong> India tour of England, 2021 <\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

"But I still feel like we can bat well, get a good lead and put the pressure back on them. It will be a big second day. I'd like to think we are on top, but the morning session will be crucial."
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