IND vs ENG Semi-Final: David Malan ruled out of World Cup due to back injury. Ahead of the semi-finals, England suffered a major setback as Malan missed the match due to a back injury.

Injured during Super 12 match Against Sri Lanka:-

Malan suffered an injury during the Group 1 Super 12 match against Sri Lanka and did not bat in England’s 4-wicket win in Sydney.

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BBC Test Match Special reported that Malan was scanned after the match against Sri Lanka and although exact results are awaited, the middle-order batsman’s prospectus is not looking good.

IND vs ENG Semi-Final: David Malan Ruled Out Of The World Cup Due To An Injury

The team awaits Malan’s scan results:-

England all-rounder Moeen Ali also confirmed this to TMS and said that the team is waiting for Malan’s scan results and a call will be made accordingly but there are not many chances.

England spinner Adil Rashid said, ‘Definitely he was coming off the field. “Hopefully, he’ll be good. We don’t really know what’s really going on,” he said.

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IND vs ENG Semi-Final: David Malan Ruled Out Of The World Cup Due To An Injury

England may choose Phil Salt:-

If Malan is not available, England can opt for Phil Salt. “As soon as I got to know that the World Cup is in Australia, I was smiling from ear to ear. Good cricket shots will be important here I know.

Hitting through the line is what I do in every format. This is just an extension for me. I like to play on this ground. It makes me feel at home.

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IND vs ENG Semi-Final: David Malan Ruled Out Of The World Cup Due To An Injury

When I come to Adelaide, I am there to enjoy myself and keep batting,” Kohli said.

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The first semi-final is between New Zealand and Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Wednesday (November 8).