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ICC World T20 2014: Chris Woakes announced as replacement for injured Ben Stokes in England squad

Stokes has sustained a fracture to his right wrist and has been ruled out of the tournament.

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Published: Mar 15, 2014, 10:06 AM (IST)
Edited: Mar 15, 2014, 10:06 AM (IST)

Chris Woakes last played for England in T20Is in June 2013 against New Zealand   © Getty Images
Chris Woakes last played for England in T20Is against New Zealand at the Oval in June 2013 © Getty Images

 

Dhaka: Mar 15, 2014

 

All-rounder Chris Woakes replaced an injured Ben Stokes in the England squad for the ICC World T20 2014. The Event Technical Committee of the tournament has approved the change.

 

The event is beginning on March 16, 2014 with the qualifiers, while England are set to open their campaign in the Super 10 stage match against New Zealand on March 22.

 

Stokes has sustained a fracture to his right wrist and has been ruled out of the tournament.

 

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Woakes, 25, has played four T20Is in which he has scored 37 runs and has also claimed two wickets. His last Twenty20 International (T20I) was against New Zealand at The Oval in June 2013.

 

The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.

 

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