Chris Woakes Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 80 kg |
Date of Birth | March 2, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Spouse | Amie Louise |
Chris Woakes is an English professional cricketer who has represented his country in all 3 formats of the sport (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is), as an all-rounder. He was an integral member of the English squad that had won the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, the first time that England had achieved the feat. In the English domestic circuit, he has played for Warwickshire County Cricket Club (2006–Present) across all 3 formats. A rare occurrence in modern cricket, Chris has also played domestic cricket outside of his home country, representing Wellington (2012) in New Zealand. A valuable pace-bowling allrounder, he has been featured in franchise-based T20 leagues around the world, turning out for Sydney Thunder (2013) in the BBL (Big Bash League); and Kolkata Knight Riders (2017), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2018), and Delhi Capitals (2020-Present) in the IPL (Indian Premier League).
Born Name
Christopher Roger Woakes
Nick Name
Woaksey
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Chris had attended the Barr Beacon Language College, a mixed secondary school in Walsall, West Midlands, from 2000 to 2007.
Occupation
Professional Cricketer
Family
- Father – Roger Woakes
- Mother – Elaine Woakes
- Siblings – David Woakes (Brother)
Batting
Right-Handed
Bowling
Right-Arm Fast-Medium
Role
All-Rounder
Jersey Number
- 19 – Test Match, One Day International (ODI), T20 International (T20I), Warwickshire County Cricket Club (English Domestic Cricket), Sydney Thunder (BBL), Delhi Capitals (IPL)
- 8 – Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL)
- 10 – Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
80 kg or 176.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Chris has dated –
- Amie Louise (2017-Present) – Chris got married to his long-term partner Amie Louise in February 2017. They have 2 daughters together named Laila Louise Woakes (b. 2018) and Evie Louise Woakes (b. October 2020).
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of British descent.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Side-parted, short-cropped hair
- Often sports a rugged beard
Brand Endorsements
Chris has been sponsored by the English cricket equipment brand Gray-Nicolls.
Chris Woakes Facts
- He had started playing cricket when he was just 7 years old with Aston Manor Cricket Club. He had later represented Warwickshire at the Under-15, Under-17, and the Second XI tiers from 2004 to 2007.
- Besides cricket, he was adept at soccer as well and was a trainee with Walsall F.C., as a winger, until the age of 14. He is an ardent supporter of Aston Villa F.C.
- In August 2018, he had scored his first test match hundred, a score of 137 runs not out against India, at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground in London. At the same venue, 2 years ago, he had recorded match figures of 11 wickets for 102 runs in a test match against Pakistan. These performances had meant that he had become just the 10th player to be featured on the Lord’s honor boards for both batting and bowling. He was also just the 5th player to do so by taking 10 wickets in a match.
- In June 2016, in an ODI match against Sri Lanka, he had scored 95 not out. This was the then highest ODI score by a player batting at number 8 or lower. The record was equaled by fellow English cricketer Sam Curran in a 2021 ODI match against India.
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