Woakes to launch The Wizard autobiography alongside 'An Evening With' at Edgbaston

Warwickshire and England great, Chris Woakes, will be going on tour this autumn to celebrate the release of his first ever book, The Wizard, which is out on Thursday 22nd October.

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The 22nd October will also mark the opening night of his tour, which will take place at Edgbaston Stadium, where he made his name with the Bears. Each event presents an opportunity for guests to come and see Chris in-conversation with a leading host, sharing behind-the-scenes stories of his time at WCCC and as one of England’s greatest all-rounders. The evening also provides the chance to meet Chris, ask him questions, and get a signed copy of the book. Tickets for the opening night of the tour at Edgbaston are now on sale. Woakesʼs illustrious fifteen-year England career was hardly short of triumph and drama. But nothing captured the Warwickshire all-rounderʼs courage and unshakeable dedication to cause so much as the manner of his departure in the summer of 2025. His arm in a sling after dislocating his shoulder on the first day of the test, and cheered on by an admiring and appreciative crowd, Woakes walked out to bat for the series against India. It sealed his reputation as one of Englandʼs most respected cricketers. From the drama of World Cup glory and Ashes success to the setbacks, sacrifices and defining moments that shaped his career, The Wizard offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes account of life at the very highest level of international cricket. For the first time, with warmth, honesty and trademark humility, Woakes reflects on the people and moments that defined an era of English cricket. Sharing the dressing room with legends including Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes, he reveals the unseen stories behind some of the game's greatest victories, the friendships forged under pressure, and the lessons learned from a career spent representing the Three Lions.