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England ODI side ‘moving in the right direction’, says Chris Woakes

Retired seamer Chris Woakes says Harry Brook's England have turned a corner and could challenge at the 2027 ODI World Cup in southern Africa.

By Pranav Ranjith · Cric Tracker

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:18 AM

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Chris Woakes believes England's ODI side is progressing well toward competing for the 2027 World Cup.
Woakes praised captain Harry Brook, suggesting he could develop into England's best-ever batter.
England face a more compressed preparation schedule before 2027 compared to their 2019 tournament build-up.

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Former England all-rounder Chris Woakes stated that England's ODI team is moving in the right direction under captain Harry Brook and head coach Brendon McCullum ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Speaking around the release of his autobiography, 'The Wizard,' Woakes praised the team's emerging role clarity and highlighted Brook's elite batting talent.

Woakes acknowledged that England face a tighter preparation window than the 2019 squad, having played fewer matches since 2023. England are currently competing in an ODI tri-series in Pakistan without injured players Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell.

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England ODI side ‘moving in the right direction’, says Chris Woakes

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