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England To Give Dawid Malan, Mark Wood Maximum Time To Make T20 World Cup Semis | Cricket News
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England To Give Dawid Malan, Mark Wood Maximum Time To Make T20 World Cup Semis | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Mark Wood© AFPEngland will make last-minute calls on the fitness of Dawid Malan and Mark Wood as they look to spoil the party in Thursday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, Jos Buttler said. The world's two top-ranked teams will clash at the Adelaide Oval for a place in Sunday's final at the MCG against Pakistan or New Zealand. England are sweating on the availability of batsman Malan and pace spearhead Wood."We will see how they pull up. We are trying to give them as long as possible," skipper Buttler said on Wednesday."Dawid was out the other day with a small niggle, Woody has had a bit of stiffness. We trust the medical team, we trust the two guys as well."Number three Malan injured his groin in England's final Super 12 match against Sri Lanka and coul...
Key England Pacer Faces Fitness Issues Ahead of Semifinal Against India – Report | Cricket News
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Key England Pacer Faces Fitness Issues Ahead of Semifinal Against India – Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pacer Mark Wood has emerged as the latest injury concern for England two days ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup semifinal against India, with the bowler opting out of training in Adelaide. As per Sky Sports, Wood appeared to pull up during a gentle jog at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday. He took no part in optional practice, which was seemingly a precautionary measure as England confirmed that he had general body stiffness.If the bowler does not feature in the second semifinal against India on Thursday, it will be a huge blow to England. The bowler has consistently topped 90 kmph since his return from elbow injury, which kept him inactive for most of the summer.In the ongoing T20 World Cup, the bowler has performed brilliantly for his side. In four matches, the bowler has bagged nine wick...
India vs England: Batter Dawid Malan Doubtful For Semifinal Clash Against India | Cricket News
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India vs England: Batter Dawid Malan Doubtful For Semifinal Clash Against India | Cricket News

[ad_1] England batter Dawid Malan© AFPAdelaide:England batter Dawid Malan is a doubtful starter for his side's T20 World Cup semifinal against India on Thursday after picking up an injury during the team's final Super 12 game. Malan sustained a groin injury in England's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. The former world No. 1 T20I batter hobbled off the field during the Sri Lankan innings and did not return to bat in England's run chase. Vice-captain Moeen Ali said Malan's injury doesn't look good."He is a big player and has been for a number of years," Ali told the 'BBC'."He has been one of our best players. I don't know but it (Malan's injury) doesn't look great." England, who finished second in their Super 12 Group 1, will clash with Group 1 toppers India on Thursday.Promote...
“Better Than Virat Kohli And Babar Azam…”: Michael Hussey’s Huge Praise For England Star | Cricket News
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“Better Than Virat Kohli And Babar Azam…”: Michael Hussey’s Huge Praise For England Star | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Michael Hussey© TwitterThe England cricket wrapped up a great T20I series against Australia on Friday with a 2-0 win. It was the final series for the two teams ahead of the 2022 T20 world Cup, which starts on Sunday. Ahead of the third T20I in Canberra, Michael Hussey, who is part of England's coaching set-up for the T20 World Cup, presented a special cap to Dawid Malan, who was playing his 50th T20I. The Australia great drew comparisons with Virat Kohli and Babar Azam in lauding Malan, who is currently No. 6 in ICC T20I rankings for batters."Well, this is something I never thought I will do in my lifetime, an English cap. Congratulations to Mal, who is playing his 50th game for England today. Obviously a lot of highlights in your career already - one of four centuri...
Dawid Malan Hits 82 As England Beat Australia By Eight Runs To Take Unassailable 2-0 Lead In Series | Cricket News
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Dawid Malan Hits 82 As England Beat Australia By Eight Runs To Take Unassailable 2-0 Lead In Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dawid Malan's 82 and disciplined bowling from England helped the visitors win the second Twenty20 international against Australia by eight runs Wednesday to seal the series and give them a confidence boost heading into the World Cup. Malan shared a crucial 92-run stand in Canberra with Moeen Ali (44) as England compiled 178-7 against a full-strength Australian attack. Despite Mitchell Marsh hitting 45 off 29 balls and Tim David 40 off 23, the hosts fell short. Sam Curran took 3-25 to ensure England won the three-match series 2-0 with a game left on Friday in a setback to the World Cup champions."Really satisfying win after losing the toss as well and setting a target," said England skipper Jos Buttler."I think we showed great character and Malan played fantastically well to anchor...