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. |
