'Thanks for everyone's privacy': Chris Woakes reveals a tragic reason behind his absence from cricket

England's star allrounder Chris Woakes has revealed the reason behind his sudden and unannounced absence from professional cricket.

The bowling allrounder took to 'X' to reveal that he lost his father at the beginning of May and hence decided to take a break from the sport.

“The last month has been the most challenging of my life. Unfortunately, my Dad passed away at the beginning of May. Woakes wrote on Social Media platform X.

He also opened up on his return and said, "I will be back playing cricket for Warwickshire, who my dad loved dearly, when the time is right for me and my family. I know playing cricket for Warwickshire and England made my dad incredibly proud. I look forward to doing that again in the future. Thanks for everyone's privacy at this time".

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