When legendary England all-rounder Chris Woakes tumbled at The Oval, it became a truly cinematic international farewell. Four days on, with England needing 17 runs to win the fifth Test against India, he appeared with his left arm in a sling and bat in one hand, as the crowd rose to applaud ‘The Wizard’s’ selfless commitment, cementing his place in sporting folklore. In conversation with Max Whittle , he goes behind the scenes of that dramatic week and on a journey through a 15-year England career, charting the ups and downs of his time as one of the most admired cricketers of his generation. There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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