England's Chris Woakes, battling a shoulder injury sustained on Day 1, displayed remarkable courage during the fifth Test against India. Despite the pain, he walked out to bat when England were nine wickets down, earning applause from the crowd and respect from the Indian team. Shubman Gill praised Woakes' bravery after the match.
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