Champions Trophy: Hosts England suffer big blow as Chris Woakes ruled out with side strain

England bowler Chris Woakes will miss the remainder of the Champions Trophy with a side strain he picked up in Thursday's tournament opener against Bangladesh, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

"A scan has confirmed that Chris Woakes sustained a left side strain in yesterday's ICC Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh," the ECB said in a statement on Friday.

"The injury means Woakes will miss the rest of England's participation in the Champions Trophy."

The 28-year-old bowled just two overs before leaving the field as England cantered to an eight-wicket victory after chasing down a victory target of 306 with 16 balls to spare.

"An update on a replacement for the seamer for the remainder of the tournament will follow in due course," the ECB added.

"He's obviously been very impressive for us over the last couple of years, and a mainstay, very reliable guy. And it is a worry when he goes off the field and can't come back on and bowl," English captain Eoin Morgan had said after the match against Bangladesh.

"Side strains are a big confidence thing, aren't they? Yeah, he would definitely be a loss if he couldn't play," he added.

Joe Root is another cause of concern for the hosts. Roots, who scored his 10th ODI hundred in Group A opener match, had suffered a cramp in his calf while batting and Morgan allayed fears over his fitness.

"Joe is all right. He wasn't in extreme pain. It was manageable, so given that we have four days between now and the next game, hopefully he'll rest up well and be fully fit," he said.

(With Reuters Inputs)