Chris Woakes Net Worth: Salary & Earnings

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Christopher Roger Woakes, one of the best all-rounders of England, has a net worth of $1 million.

The cricketer was born on 2 March 1989 in Birmingham, England. He lived in England with his parents and brothers. 

During his childhood, he frequently played cricket with his brother.

Consequently, he became more and more interested in bowling, and eventually, he joined the Aston Manor Cricket Club at the age of 7.

Moreover, at school, he was one of the best cricketers already playing tournaments. But his amateur career started in 2006.

Chris Woakes
Chris Woakes

Hence, impressed by his accomplishments, he was taken by England lions. After that, in 2011, he started his international career and became known to the world as we know him today.

Furthermore, in this particular article, we will be focusing more on Chris Woakes, his net worth, endorsements, different income sources, among many other things.

Firstly, let us look at the quick facts table below for more information on the English cricketer. 

Quick Facts

Full Name Christopher Roger Woakes
Nick Name Chris Woakes
Date Of Birth 2 March 1989
Birth Place Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Age 35 years old
Gender Male
Sexual Orientation Straight
Height 6’1” (1.85 m)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Horoscope Pisces
Religion Christian
Nationality English
Ethnicity White
Hair Color Brown
Eye Colour Grey
Skin Colour Fair
Tattoos N/A
Marital Status Married
Spouse Amie Louise Woakes
Kids Two daughters: Laila Louise and Evie Louise Woakes
Father’s Name Roger Woakes
Mother’s Name Elaine Woakes
Siblings Brother: David Woakes
High School Barr Beacon School
High School Records N/A
Name of College Barr Beacon Language College
College Records N/A
Profession Cricketer
Active from 2011 – present
Position All-rounder
Current Team Delhi Capitals, Warwickshire Country Cricket Club, England cricket team, and many more
Former Team England Under-19a, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sydney Thunder, etc.
Awards and Records
  • 1000 runs and 100 wickets: Test matches
  • 1000 runs and 100 wickets: One-day Internationals
  • Most catches in an innings: One day international
  • Ranked 7th bowlers in ODI
  • 149 wickets in ODI career
  • 112 wickets in test matches
Net Worth $1 Million
Salary N/A
Endorsements Gray Nicolls, Maxx, Unibet etc.
Foundation N/A
Social Media Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Merch  Book, Signed World Cup Montage
Last Update March, 2024

Chris Woakes Net Worth and Endorsements

No doubt, because of Chris’s performance, he is deemed one of England’s best cricketers. Moreover, not only that, but he is also one of the highest-paid cricketers in the country.

Where does his income come from? Well, mostly, the majority of his net worth comes from his career as an athlete.

Moreover, as of 2020, according to data we collected, his salary for IPL was 15 million INR which roughly converts to $200k.

Likewise, moving on to his endorsement deals, the cricketer has quite a few. Often, he also generates some amount through endorsement deals.

From Gray Nicolls to Maxx Mobile

It is said that he has more endorsement deals than the senior members of his team.

For instance, Woakes has endorsed the brand known as Gray Nicolls, one of cricket’s most iconic brands.

Nevertheless, he has also endorsed Maxx mobile, an Indian manufacturing company, and Unibet, a T-shirt sponsor.  

All these deals and his income as a cricketer have raised his net worth to a stunning $1 million.

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Chris Woakes: House 

The Woakes family have been living happily in the west mid-land of England. Currently, there is no information about the family pet. 

Heading on to his house, Woakes owns a luxurious house in Birmingham, Warwickshire, the same place where he was born.

Sad to say, much information about his house is not disclosed to the public.

Moreover, there are also no pictures of his house on the internet. 

Cars 

Lastly, we move on to cars. The British cricketer has exquisite taste and is fond of cars. Firstly, he owns Volkswagen Golf costing which costs almost $23k.

Likewise, the features of the cars are magnificent with four-seater, a comfortable design, and a sleek look. 

Chris Woakes cars
BMW 7 series

Secondly, Woakes also owns BMW 7 series. This series is a luxury four-door sedan, which has amazing features like bulletproof windows.

Moreover, the car is spacious, with a decent interior design. Nevertheless, the car cost around $87k – $90k. 

Now that’s an expensive car collection!

Chris Woakes: Lifestyle

As a millionaire, who wouldn’t love spending their fortune on the things they love? Chris Woakes, for instance, loves spending dollars on his hobbies.

Whereas, Woakes hobbies include cycling, playing golf, soccer, tennis, and traveling.  

Despite his busy schedule, Chris still loves spending his time with family or having a beer with his teammates and friends. Talking about his diet, he is a non-vegetarian.

Chris Woakes wife
Chris Woakes with his wife and children.

Furthermore, our star is more concerned about self-improvement and fitness for these reasons. As a result, Woakes is active in both physical workouts as well as yoga and reading books.

Lastly, Chris Woakes is also fond of traveling. As of 2021, his most recent vacation was to the Maldives and a trip to Australia.

On the other hand, he has been on tour to Sri Lanka, South Africa, and India for tournaments and his career.

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Chris Woakes Net Worth: Charity

In the coming sections, we shall discuss the books published by our all-rounder player.

However, despite having a book published, Woakes and others have decided to pass all royalties from that book to the Queen Elizabeth hospital, Birmingham Charity, and NSPCC through the Edgbaston Foundation.

Moreover, Chris is also a key supporter of organizations like Chance to Shine, Lord’s Taverners & Professional Cricketers Trust. 

The Chance to Shine is an organization that supports children and encourages them to play cricket. Chris is also a reputed trustee of this organization and plays a huge role here. 

Helping unprivileged

Furthermore, Chris also participates in many charity events, shows, and many more. For instance, the most recent event he participated in was a charity program to raise money for unprivileged people. 

Nonetheless, the cricketer opened the floor to questions and answered all the questions asked by the fans. 

Similarly, Chris participated in an event where England cricketers draw each other’s portraits to raise money for the Cricket United appeal.

In short, Woakes is a cricketer who supports cricket, charity events, and much other organization within his reach. 

Chris Woakes: Movies and Book Publications

No wonder Woakes has appeared on TV several times via cricket matches like that of the IPL and Wisden Trophy.

Aside from these, he has also appeared in the TV series “Good Morning Britain” and “The One Show.”

Apparently, he appeared on the show on 18 December 2017. 

Unfortunately, he has not been active in the filmography field, but hopefully, this section gets filled.

Lastly, we will talk about book publications. For example, during the 2020 global pandemic, our cricket star was a contributor and put a foreword to a book titled “The Legend of Morvidus Continues: The Bears’ Family.” 

Chris Woakes book
Book Cover

Well, the story was about a young boy named Alex. Because of the pandemic, he was not able to play cricket with his other friends.

To cheer him up, his father shared an interesting story about bears and their games. 

In short, this story shares the morals about family and the importance of family. But, moreover, it also highlights the key message of taking care of each other. 

Furthermore, all the money received from the purchase of the book was donated to a notable cause.

It was sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity and also the NSPCC Childline. 

Chris Woakes: Professional Career

As discussed earlier, Chris joined a cricket club at a very young age, where he participated in many school tournaments. 

During his amateur days, Chris’s exceptional skills made headlines in the newspaper. Shortly after, he was hired by the England Lions.

Then, in a match against the west Indian team, a highly tough match, he performed so beautifully that he was invited to play for the national team. 

Finally, his international career started to form a match against Australia in January 2011. Also, there, Chris got a chance to participate in the test match.

Moreover, the cricketer was also included in the 2019 World cup, where he was also awarded the match. Currently, along with other matches, Woakes plays for Delhi in the IPL.

3 Facts About Chris Woakes

  • The British cricketer is among the best all-rounders of the England Cricket Team.
  • His favorite athlete includes Chris Armstrong (footballer) and Rory Mcllroy (golfer). 
  • Woakes’s favorite flower is lily.

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Quotes

  • “Man of the Match on my home ground against the old enemy. It was comfortably the best day of my career. A feeling that lasted for less than a week.”
  • “It’s been a long four years. We’ve beaten everybody along the way. But it means nothing until you get to a World Cup. Nobody gives it to you for free.”

FAQs

Did Chris Woakes play in the IPL 2021? 

To clarify, Chris has played in the IPL for three seasons. However, last year due to family problems, he could not play in the field. 

But, good news, the English cricketer was ready for 2021 and played for Delhi Capitals. In total, for the last two seasons, he had 25 wickets. 

The team played beautifully and won six out of 8 matches. However, they did not win the IPL 2021.

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