Woakes set for major milestone after new Bears deal

FORMER England all-rounder Chris Woakes has signed a new two-year deal with Warwickshire.

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Woakes, 36, retired from international cricket at the end of September, having played 62 Test matches and taken 173 ODI wickets.

“For obvious reasons, Warwickshire has always remained close to my heart,’ Woakes, who is set to take his stay with the county through 20 years, told his club’s website.

“From training at the academy to signing my first professional contract, the club has been at every pivotal career moment over almost two decades.

“Extending my commitment to Warwickshire for another two years feels like the start of a new chapter with a club that properly feels like home”

Woakes has signed a deal to play across all three formats in both red and white-ball. One of Edgbaston’s most famous sons will provide a helping hand in the coming years as they pursue more silverware in First-class and limited overs cricket.