With the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup nearing, England pacer Mark Wood could also be prone to damage. Wood complained of “general stiffness” and didn’t attend the ultimate coaching periods. However, stories recommend that his return from coaching is a precautionary measure.
Top-order batsman David Malan is already uncertain of reaching the semi-finals with a groin damage, which will probably be an enormous blow for Jos Buttler if he misses out on his two key gamers.
Malan suffered a groin damage in England’s four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. The former World No. 1 T20I batsman walked off the sphere through the Sri Lankan innings and didn’t return to bat in England’s run chase.
Vice-captain Moeen Ali had stated that Malan’s damage was not feeling properly. According to stories, Phil Salt will substitute Malan if he’s unable to play.
England will face India within the semi-finals of the World Cup on the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. England completed second of their group over hosts Australia after beating Sri Lanka in a recreation of do or die for Butler’s man.
England’s loss of life bowling has been probably the greatest within the match, though their middle-order batting has not been firing on all cylinders. England struggled, chasing a median goal in opposition to Sri Lanka.
On the opposite hand, India have come on high of their group after beating Zimbabwe on Sunday. The Men in Blue are wanting good after their lone loss in opposition to South Africa in Perth.
Apart from India, aside from Rohit’s, Akshar’s type and Rishabh Pant-Dinesh Karthik’s dilemma, the crew has been firing on all cylinders. The middle-order gamers Surya Kumar Yadav and Virat Kohli are in wonderful type. KL Rahul acquired caught in type on the proper time, scoring back-to-back 50s after his preliminary hiccups.
Pakistan will face New Zealand within the second semi-final on the SCG. Pakistan completed second in Group 2 and New Zealand topped their group.
The winners of the semi-finals will face one another within the last on the MCG.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
