London, Aug 1 (NationPress) England is anxiously awaiting news on the availability of fast bowler Chris Woakes for the remainder of the fifth Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India. This follows a shoulder injury he sustained on the opening day at The Oval.

Woakes exited the field after awkwardly landing on his left shoulder while attempting to save a boundary hit by Karun Nair at long-off. He was seen clutching his shoulder and received immediate medical assistance from the England physio before using his sweater as a makeshift sling on his way to the dressing room.

Teammate Gus Atkinson provided an update on Woakes' condition at the end of the day’s play, stating, "I don’t know too much about it, but it doesn’t look great. It’s a huge disappointment, especially with this being the final game of the series. Injuries are always unfortunate, but I hope it’s not too serious and he will have full support from us all."

Woakes had bowled 14 overs, taking the vital wicket of KL Rahul while conceding 46 runs. This injury adds to England's growing list of concerns, with the team already missing several key players for this crucial final Test, including captain Ben Stokes.

Atkinson, who is making his return to senior professional cricket after a two-month absence due to a hamstring injury, took two wickets for 19 runs on the opening day. He expressed his readiness to step up if Woakes is unable to continue, saying, "I definitely feel fresh and good. Knowing I have just this one game to play, I can really push my limits."

On a rain-affected first day of the final Test at The Oval, Nair's resilient half-century kept India in the chase after England's bowlers took regular wickets, leaving the visitors at 204/6 at the end of the day.