Finn replaces Woakes in England's Champions Trophy squad

The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.

Finn, 28, has represented England in 68 One-Day Internationals and taken 102 wickets.

England will face New Zealand in their Group A match on June 6.

Woakes bowled only two overs at the start of the opening win over Bangladesh on Thursday, and left The Oval for scans.

England suffered a massive blow in the opening match of Champions Trophy against Bangladesh.

The ICC has approved Steven Finn as a replacement player for Chris Woakes in the England squad for the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Left with no other option of naming a replacement, England decided to go with an experience cricketer.

The hosts defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets to start off their campaign on a high but their joy was short lived.

A day after, England’s all-rounder Chris Woakes was ruled of Champions Trophy with a side strain.