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**Summary:**
This is a live blog of Day 2 of the Fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, with a focus on remembering and celebrating the life of Graham Thorpe (“Thorpey”). The blog also contains other topics, Woakes injury and mental health in the cricket community.
**News Article:**
**England Dominate Morning Session Against India at The Oval; Woakes Injury Confirmed, Thorpe Remembered**
**London, UK** – England enjoyed a dominant morning session on Day 2 of the Fifth Test against India at The Oval, reaching 109-1 at lunch after some aggressive batting. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett set the tone early, with Crawley reaching his half-century before Duckett was dismissed.
The day began with the sad news that England seamer Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the remainder of the match due to a left shoulder injury sustained on Day 1. It has been confirmed that he faces surgery and will likely miss the upcoming Ashes series. His injury has reignited the debate around injury substitutions in cricket.
Beyond the on-field action, the day is dedicated to remembering and celebrating the life of former England batsman Graham Thorpe, who passed away recently. There are fundraising efforts underway for mental health initiatives, particularly Thorpey’s Bat and Chat, supporting mental wellbeing within the cricket community. Many readers shared their personal memories of Thorpe and emphasized the importance of mental health awareness and support, especially within the sporting world.
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