Have a look at Roger Woakes, the father of cricketer Chris Woakes who passed away recently
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) wore black armbands in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match 58 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday, May 9, to honor the memory of Chris Woakes’ father, Roger Woakes, who recently passed away.
Ever since netizens witness the black armbands on the Punjab Kings team players, everyone seemed to be curious to know more about Chris Woakes’s father. So, here is everything that you need to know.
Who is Roger Woakes father of Chris Woakes in whose tribute Punjab Kings wore black armbands
Christopher Roger Woakes, born on March 2, 1989, is an English cricketer who represents England at the international level across all formats.
In domestic cricket, he plays for Warwickshire and has competed in several Twenty20 leagues, including stints with Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.
Chris Woakes father passed away so adhuku respect
— Krish (@aalaudra) May 9, 2024
The 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall player is widely recognized by the nickname ‘The Wizard.’ The all rounder player debuted in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in 2011, and he made his Test debut in 2013.
He was a member of the England squads that triumphed in the 2019 Cricket World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. Woakes is a right-handed all-rounder who bowls fast-medium pace.
About Chris Woakes’ Father
For the unfamiliar, Chris Woakes’ father Roger Woakes was a former cricketer who played for Warwickshire’s Second XI, but he never made it to the first XI or earned a chance to represent the English national team.
Despite this, he was a key supporter of his son, Chris Woakes, throughout his cricket career. Roger, played a crucial role in his son’s career, despite not reaching the same professional level himself.
Chris’s mother, Elaine Woakes, has also been a steadfast supporter for Chris, though her professional background remains unknown.
Chris Woakes’ Siblings & Wife
Chris Woakes has a younger sister named Louise, who is also a cricketer and has represented England in several age-group competitions. Chris often credits his father and sister for inspiring him to dedicate himself fully to cricket.
In 2017, Woakes married his long-term partner Amie in a private ceremony. Amie is a professional hairdresser who owns her own salon. The couple has two daughters: Laila, born in 2018, and Evie Louise Woakes, born in 2020.
Chris Woakes IPL Career
Meanwhile, Chris Woakes was picked by PBKS in the IPL 2024 auction for INR 4.20 crore after an intense bidding war with the Kolkata Knight Riders. However, he has yet to make his debut for PBKS this season.
Chris Woakes has appeared in 21 IPL matches, taking 30 wickets and scoring 78 runs. His last IPL stint was with the Delhi Capitals in 2021, where he played three matches and claimed five wickets.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Speaking about the yesterday’s match, in the game against PBKS, Royal Challengers Bengaluru batted first, with a rocky start after losing Faf du Plessis (9) and Will Jacks (12) early.
However, Virat Kohli’s stunning innings, in which he scored 92 off 47 balls with seven fours and six sixes, turned the tide. Kohli, along with Rajat Patidar (55 off 23), contributed significantly to RCB’s total of 241.
Additional support came from Cameron Green (46) and Dinesh Karthik (18). For PBKS, Harshal Patel took three wickets, and Vidhwath Kaverappa took two.
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