Veteran England seamer Chris Woakes might come out to bat after all on Day 5 of the fifth Test against India despite a serious shoulder injury on Monday.

England all-rounder Chris Woakes was ruled out of the remainder of the fifth Test against India after sustaining a shoulder injury on the opening day of the match at the Oval in London.

Chris Woakes remains prepared to take to the crease despite nursing a dislocated shoulder, ready to "put his body on the line" for England, as Joe Root expressed confidence that the hosts will deliver the decisive blow in this gripping series finale against India.