The cricketing world was left stunned on Tuesday as a 40-year-old Ashes villain delivered an unprecedented blow to Australia’s bowling attack. The man in question was England’s Chris Woakes, who became the oldest player in 86 years to score a century in an Ashes Test match.
Woakes, who has been a part of the England squad since 2014, has been a consistent performer for the team over the years. However, his performance in the ongoing Ashes series has been nothing short of remarkable. In the first Test match, Woakes scored a brilliant century, becoming the oldest player since 1933 to achieve the feat.
Woakes’ century was made even more special by the fact that it came against Australia’s premier fast bowler, Pat Cummins. Cummins has been one of the most successful bowlers in the world in recent years and is considered to be one of the best in the business. However, Woakes was able to outwit him with some brilliant batting and delivered a blow to Cummins that he will not forget anytime soon.
Woakes’ century was also a testament to his longevity and resilience as a cricketer. At 40 years of age, he is still able to perform at the highest level and is proving to be a valuable asset for England. His performance in the Ashes series has been nothing short of outstanding and he is sure to be remembered as one of the greats of the game.
Overall, Woakes’ century against Cummins was an unprecedented blow to Australia’s bowling attack and a reminder that age is no barrier when it comes to achieving greatness. It is a feat that will be remembered for years to come and will go down in cricketing history as one of the greatest performances of all time.
