In an unexpected turn of events at the Oval, English fast bowler Chris Woakes surprised everyone, including commentator Nasser Hussain, by switching to spin bowling during the third Test match between Sri Lanka and England. The unusual sight even caused renowned commentator Nasser Hussain to fall off his chair in surprise.
The incident occurred on the second day of play when dark clouds suddenly enveloped the sky, casting a shadow over the ground and significantly reducing visibility. As the light deteriorated, the umpires deemed fast bowling unsuitable and instructed Woakes to complete his over with spin deliveries.
In response, Woakes, adapted to the conditions by bowling off-spin. This unexpected change in style from Chris Woakes caught everyone off guard, including the commentary team of former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain. Hussain, taken aback by the sight of Woakes spinning the ball, humorously fell off his chair during the live broadcast.
Despite the light-hearted moment, the match itself was a serious contest. Sri Lanka, demonstrating resilience and skill, secured a historic victory by defeating England by eight wickets. This win has put Sri Lanka ahead of England in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings for now.
The Lankan Lions are currently ranked fifth on the WTC table with three wins and four losses from their seven matches of the competition. Meanwhile, England are now in sixth place with a record of eight wins, seven losses, and one draw from their 16 matches.
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