Breaking: India handed a boost ahead of the semis as Dawid Malan ruled out with injury
Former world number 1 batter, Dawid Malan is set to miss the World T20 Semi-final against India.
David Malan, England’s number three batter, is sure to miss the T20 World Cup semi-finals after sustaining a groin injury while fielding against Sri Lanka in England’s final league encounter.
Dawid Malan picks up an injury
Malan hobbled off in the 15th over after collapsing while chasing a ball to the boundary. As England slumped in the latter stages of their pursuit, he was put up to bat, but he continued to fall down the order and was eventually not needed.
England has four days before their semi-final, which is against India, giving them one more day than the teams that will clash on Wednesday at the SCG. However, it appears like He will not be able to recuperate in time at this point.
Phil Salt, the team’s lone spare batter, is the most likely substitute. England could, however, add another bowling option, such as David Willey, Chris Jordan, or Tymal Mills. Malan, England’s top batter in the T20 world rankings, has struggled to find his best form throughout the World Cup. He was in fantastic form heading up to the World Cup but has made a modest impact, scoring 35 from 37 balls in the defeat to Ireland.
On Sunday, India defeated Zimbabwe to take first place in Group 2. They were beaten by South Africa by five wickets in the group stage despite being perhaps the most impressive team in the tournament.
Semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan will face New Zealand in the first semi-final on Wednesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The next T20 World Cup semi-final will take place on Thursday between India and England.
