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England fast bowler Mark Wood and batsman Dawid Malan are both questionable for Thursday’s Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, according to captain Jos Buttler.
Express paceman Wood withdrew from training on Tuesday, citing “body stiffness,” while Malan suffered a groyne strain in the Super 12 victory over Sri Lanka.
Buttler stated that the decision to include the duo was made by medical staff prior to the match at Adelaide Oval.
“We trust those two guys as well and we’ll give them as long as possible (to prove their fitness),” Buttler told reporters at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.
“As always we have 15 guys preparing to play.”
The unutilized Phil Salt is England’s only batting cover and could replace number three batsman Malan, though selectors may opt for an extra bowler.
“I think he has a fantastic mindset for the T20 format,” Buttler said of hard-hitting wicketkeeper Salt, who knows the venue well as a member of Big Bash League side Adelaide Strikers. “He certainly doesn’t fear anyone.
“Certainly, I wouldn’t expect to see anything else from him if he gets the chance to play.”
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