Chris Woakes Ahead of Edgbaston Test: "It Might Be Another Hard Week for Bowlers"

Chris Woakes, England's senior-most bowler, is relishing the opportunity to lead the bowling unit in the second Test against India at Edgbaston. With a transitioning bowling unit, Woakes is enjoying the role of passing on knowledge to younger players and learning from them.

Age is Just a Number

Woakes, 36, is clear that he won't be playing as long as James Anderson, who retired at 40. However, he believes that age is just a number and that as long as he's contributing to the team and performing well, he'll continue to play.

Bowling Attack

The English bowling attack struggled in the first Test, with India scoring five hundreds. Woakes admits that the flat surface made it difficult for the bowlers, but picking up 20 wickets was the difference. He expects another challenging week for the bowlers at Edgbaston, with good weather and a batting-friendly surface.

Team's Brand of Cricket

England's chase of 371 in the fourth innings at Headingley was their second-highest chase in Test cricket. Woakes believes that the team enjoys their current brand of cricket, which has been successful over the last few years. However, they know there are areas to improve and will look to tweak their game to get better results.