IPL 2021: Ben Dwarshuis to replace Chris Woakes in Delhi Capitals squad
According to Delhi Capitals, Woakes, who picked up five wickets in three matches in the first half of the IPL 2021, has opted out of the tournament due to "personal reasons".
The ICC has approved Steven Finn as a replacement player for Chris Woakes in the England squad for the ongoing Champions Trophy.
Woakes sustained a left side strain during England's eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the tournament opener on Thursday.
Finn, 28, has represented England in 68 One-Day Internationals and taken 102 wickets.
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The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Champions Trophy consists of Geoff Allardice (ICC, chairman), Campbell Jamieson (ICC representative), Steve Elworthy (Tournament Director), Alan Fordham (host representative), Sourav Ganguly and Michael Slater (both independent nominees).
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