Want to put my hand up for upcoming T20 WC: Chris Woakes

England allrounder Chris Woakes has said that he is excited to be a part of the limitedovers squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka and he also said that he will use this opportunity to present his case for selection in the T20 World Cup squadWoakes has not played international cricket since September last year The pacer has been recalled into Englands T20 squad for the first time in six yearsI havent been in this squad for a while and I look at this as an opportunity It is great for me to be back amongst the squad I dont take any squad selection for granted I am certainly not just here to make up the numbers if I get a go I will be trying to stake a claim I also realise there are a few injuries knocking around but that doesnt take anything away from me being part of this England team and putting my hand up to be part of this World Cup with two World Cups around the corner ESPNcricinfo quoted Woakes as sayingWoakes played for the Delhi Capitals in the suspended edition of the Indian Premier League IPL 2021 After that he was rested from Englands squad for the twomatch Test series against New ZealandIt all bubbles up to a really frustrating time Not playing a single game all winter after the summer I had almost felt like a bit of a waste for me Still great to be with the squad but you want to be playing cricket and making the most of your form when youre hot said WoakesI spent a lot of time away from home in that period and it had kind of taken its toll mentally The IPL was very much a decision which I took on its on my shoulders but I felt it was a great opportunity to learn and play some cricket after the winter Id had Those two Tests versus New Zealand were put in the schedule quite late and I think the issue was as soon as getting out of isolation in London Id have had to have a few days at home then play for Warwickshire to make myself available for any part of that Test series he addedFurther talking about the series against New Zealand Woakes said Then theres the tricky side of Covid restrictions and getting back in that bubble Once wed made the decision it was never really an option to play the second Test match Youd have had to be in the bubble from the start Its a real tricky situation I felt I needed a refresh and some time at home with the young family I kind of put up the pros and cons of missing that twomatch seriesI decided that little break would do me good in the long run They certainly know I want to play Test cricket dont get me wrong I havent played much redball cricket but they know I want to be a part of that Test squad and I believe they want me to be part of it so hopefully come that India series Ill be fit and firing and ready to play a big part of that said WoakesEngland and Sri Lanka will lock horns in three T20Is and three ODIs The first T20I will be played on June 23 at Sophia Gardens CardiffThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever