Dawid Malan doubtful for semifinal clash at Adelaide Oval

ADELAIDE: England's left-handed batter Dawid Malan is highly unlikely to be fit for the side's semifinal against India at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, with all-rounder Moeen Ali saying his groin injury doesn't look great.

Malan limped off the field in the 15th over after pulling up as he chased a ball to the boundary. He was padded up to bat as England suffered a wobble in the latter part of their chase, but was eventually not needed as the total was successfully chased down to book their semifinal spot.

"He is a big player and has been for a number of years. He has been one of our best players. I don't know but it (Malan's injury) doesn't look great," Ali, also England's vice-captain, said to the BBC on Monday.

If Malan isn't fit in time for Thursday's semifinal against India, England could use Phil Salt, the only spare batter in their 15-man squad.(IANS)

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