India vs England, T20 World Cup: Jos Buttler talks on injured Malan, Wood ahead of semifinal clash

England might have qualified for the semifinals based on their better net run-rate to Australia but skipper Jos Buttler has to face a big task of keeping backup options ready for injured Dawid Malan and Mark Wood.

Jos Buttler gave an update on the availability of Dawid Malan and Mark Wood and said his team is trying to give the duo as much time as possible to be declared fit for the high-octane clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

"We will see how they will pull up. We are trying to give them (time) as long as possible. Obviously, Dawid left the field the other day with a small niggle; Wood's had a bit of stiffness. We trust the medical team; we trust those two guys as well. We will give them as long as possible (to be fit)," said Buttler in the pre-match press conference.

With the duo emerging as injury concerns, it opens a path for players like left-arm fast-bowler Tymal Mills, pace all-rounders Chris Jordan and David Willey, and right-handed batter Phil Salt to come into the playing eleven for the all-important match.

"You need guys to be fit to participate in the game. In all sport, players don't always play a hundred per cent. But of course you have to be able to fulfill your role in the team. We will give as long as we can with those guys. As always, we have 15 guys preparing to play.

England will square off against India on Thursday in the hunt to go a step closer to their second T20 World Cup trophy.

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