- Woakes’ last Test more than a year ago after isolation and injury
- Bowler ‘a little shocked as to how well it came out early on’
Chris Woakes offered a timely reminder of his abilities with the red ball to help England bowl out India for 191 before Joe Root’s golden patch was ended as the tourists battled back on an enthralling first day of the fourth Test.
Related: Joe Root falls late as India hit back after England dismiss them for 191
Written by Simon Burnton at the Kia Oval
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