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Jos Buttler admits Chris Woakes concern ahead of key South Africa test at World Cup

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England captain Jos Buttler admits the performances of Chris Woakes in India have been a "frustration" for both him and the bowler.

Buttler's side face a vital World Cup clash against South Africa in Mumbai on Saturday with the defence of their ODI crown in deep trouble after a shock defeat by Afghanistan left them with just one win from their opening three games.

At the heart of their struggles has been misfiring new ball bowler Woakes, who has taken just two wickets so far at a costly average of 67.5.

The 34-year-old seam bowling all-rounder has found the Indian pitches a real struggle and went wicketless during that shock 69-run loss to Afghanistan in Delhi last Sunday.

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