Woakes may risk rehab over surgery to make Ashes

England cricketer Chris Woakes might risk rehabilitation over surgery for a shoulder injury sustained during the fifth Test against India. Woakes, 36, awaits scan results for the suspected dislocated shoulder but is considering rehab to be fit for the Ashes. The first Ashes Test is scheduled for 21 November, and Woakes is evaluating options to recuperate in time for the series against Australia, leaning towards rehabilitation despite potential risks.