With the poignant end of a magnificent chapter, Chris Woakes of England has retired from all international cricket with immediate effect. In this way, he ended his 15 -year career which included his seam art, strong batting and two World Cup win. The 36 -year -old, who is lovingly known as “The Vizard”, made his debut in 2011 and played 217 matches in all formats, leaving his indelible impression on Three Lions.

Vox’s Test career shines the most on the home ground, where he took 148 wickets at an excellent average of 23.47 – ahead of veterans like James Anderson and Stuart Broad. In 62 matches, he took 192 wickets at an average of 29.61, including taking five wickets in the innings five times, and scored 2,034 runs at an average of 25.11, including the first century (117) against India at Lord’s in 2018. His all -round performance gave him the title of Player of the Series in the 2023 Ashes, which further strengthened his position as a red ball master.

White ball cricket highlighted Vox’s versatility. In 122 ODIs, he took 173 wickets, out of which he took three wickets against New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup final, in which he ensured England’s dramatic victory. In 33 T20 Internationals, he took 31 wickets, which contributed to the 2022 T20 World Cup win over Pakistan in Melbourne – one of the six players in both the winning teams. Overall, he has 204 wickets in 155 matches in limited overs.

After the 2025 India series, after the shoulder injury and out of the Ashes team, Rob of ECB has retired, indicating a generational change. In an emotional statement, Vox said: “That moment has come… playing for England was something that I wanted since childhood when I used to dream in the backyard.” He loves wearing a three Lions jersey and making a lifetime bond with the teammates.

Vokes will continue to play in county cricket with Warwickshire and focus on playing in the franchise league like IPL. He was paid tribute, that he described him as “one of the best people playing the game”. As England change, the legacy of the reliability and humility of Vox is maintained, inspiring generations in the game of gentlemen.