Dawid Malan could be ruled OUT for the rest of the World Cup after limping off with a groin injury

Dawid Malan limped with what appeared to be a groin injury during England’s pivotal World Cup clash with Sri Lanka, putting him in danger for the rest of the tournament.

During the 15th over of Sri Lanka’s innings, Malan stopped chasing the ball into the field and immediately signaled to the bench to make way for substitute fielder Chris Jordan.

While there is no confirmation of the England side yet, early signs suggest the 35-year-old, who has become a key part of England’s batting lineup at number three, could be ruled out and replaced by reserve batsman Philip Salt in the semi-finals. .

Dawid Malan stumbled away with a groin injury during England’s crucial game against Sri Lanka

Ben Stokes helped the batter stumble off the field after he held up during the Sri Lanka innings

England, who needed a win to advance in the tournament, stopped the flow of Sri Lanka’s innings and got a goal of 142.

During the break, former England Test captain and pundit Nasser advised Hussain Buttler to move left-handers Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes forward following Malan’s injury.

He said on Sky Sports: ‘I would rank with Moeen Ali because he is England’s best spin player. If they lose an early wicket I’d put Stokes in it.

Nasser Hussain urged England not to make drastic changes if banned from World Cup

“This is what Stokes is in front of. A knockout match to get you to a semi-final.’

When asked about England’s plans after the game in Sri Lanka, which could mean making Salt a lead-off batter and pushing Hales down the order, Hussain said: “I wouldn’t change too much.

“I think Salt is the reserve batter, so he would come in, but it depends on how Hales goes here. He could break it. He got a brilliant hundred in Chittagong, didn’t he against this side of Sri Lanka. Ben Duckett could be called up as a reserve, who knows.’