In test matches, he collected 192 wickets at an average of 29.61, hit one century and was player of the series in the 2023 Ashes series after helping England come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2.
He took 173 wickets in ODIs and 31 in 33 T20s.
“I look forward to continuing to play county cricket and exploring more franchise opportunities in the near future,” Woakes said.
Richard Thompson, chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, said the images of Woakes walking out to bat with his arm in a sling in his final test “reflected how much he cared about playing for his country and being the best teammate he could be.”
“He has been a gentleman off the field, with the skills and fierce determination to win on it, regularly rising to the occasion on the biggest stage with bat as well as ball,” Thompson said.
Rob Key, managing director of England men’s cricket, said Woakes is “one of the finest people to have played the game.
“An extraordinary career carved out alongside two of England’s greatest ever bowlers,” Key said, referencing recently retired pacers James Anderson and Stuart Broad. “A man who helped every team he played in, even before he walked onto the field.”