Chris Woakes Replaces Ben Stokes for Second Test

Friday, 27 May 2016 - 8:50

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All-rounder Chris Woakes will replace Ben Stokes in the England side for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Woakes, who took 9-36 for Warwickshire this week, has been selected ahead of uncapped pace bowler Jake Ball for Friday's match at Chester-le-Street.

Captain Alastair Cook said Woakes, will bat at number eight.

Stokes, will miss the remainder of the three-Test series after knee surgery following the innings-and-88-run victory in the first Test at Headingley.



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