5 current underrated Test cricketers
They are mostly happy playing under the shadows of the big names and never complain about not getting enough attention.
Chris Woakes
Chris Woakes doesn’t crank up the pace like Jofra Archer, neither can he generate prodigious movement like veteran James Anderson off the pitch. Yet, the Warwickshire-born is a utility player as he silently chips in on a consistent basis, despite not being intimidating to the naked eye.
In 31 Tests since 2013, the 30-year-old has 88 wickets with three five-wicket hauls and one ten-fer to his name. His best Test figures of 6/17 came versus Ireland in July at the Lord’s. He relishes playing at the Home of Cricket, having picked up 27 wickets in 10 innings.
His other six-fer came against Pakistan back in 2016. At the very venue, Woakes averages a stunning 61.20, having scored 306 runs. He also has a knock of 137* versus India at the Lord’s. His overall Test average is 27.92 with four fifties.
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