Bio/Wiki
Full name | Christopher Roger Woakes |
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Nickname | The Wizard |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 6' 1" |
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Weight | 80 Kg |
Eye Color | Grey |
Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
College/University | Barr Beacon School, Aldridge, England |
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Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
Religion | Christianity |
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Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Hobbies | Playing Snooker, Football, and Golf |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Affairs/Girlfriends | Amie Louise Woakes |
Marriage Date | 10/02/2017 |
Family
Father | Roger Woakes | ||||
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Mother | Elaine Woakes | ||||
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Spouse | Amie Louise Woakes | ||||
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Career
Batting Style | Right Handed | ||||||
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Bowling Style | Right Arm Fast Medium | ||||||
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Favourite Ball | Off-cuter | ||||||
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Favourites
Cricketer | Jacques Kallis |
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Footballer | Chris Armstrong |
Golfer | Rory McIlroy |
Holiday Destination | Wellington, New Zealand |
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Football Club | Aston Villa F.C. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Chris Woakes hails from Great Barr near Birmingham, with a family deeply involved in sports. | |
At six, Woakes began his cricket journey at Aston Manor cricket club under the guidance of Keith Forman. | |
Besides cricket, he dabbled in football and received a contract offer at just 14 years old. | |
Making his mark, Woakes debuted in first-class cricket for Warwickshire against West Indies in 2006. | |
His talent saw him play for multiple domestic and state teams. | |
Recognized for his stellar performances, he was named Wisden's 'Cricketer of the Year' in 2017. | |
Venturing into the Indian Premier League (IPL), Woakes represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. | |
A key player in England's victorious World Cup squad, Woakes is known for his impressive international cricket displays. | |
Despite injuries and surgeries, Woakes has displayed resilience throughout his career. | |
Proudly identifying as an all-rounder, Woakes thrives on the challenge of batting. |