England batsman David Malan is off to a questionable start to the T20 World Cup semi-final against India on Thursday after being injured during the team’s final Super 12 game. Malan suffered a groin injury in England’s four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. The former World No. 1 T20I batsman walked off the field during the Sri Lankan innings and did not return to bat in England’s run chase.
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Vice-captain Moeen Ali said Malan’s injury was not feeling well.
“He’s a big player and has been for many years,” Ali told the BBC.
“He has been one of our best players. I don’t know but it (Malan’s injury) is not looking very good.”
Second-placed England in their Super 12 Group 1 will take on Group 1 toppers India on Thursday.
“It doesn’t get bigger and better than playing with India anywhere in the world because of the crowd and they are such a big team and a force in cricket,” Ali said.
Phil Salt, the only extra batsman in the team, is a potential replacement if Malan does not take the field.
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