England head coach Matthew Mott on Friday revealed that they’re “keeping an open mind” about Mark Wood and Dawid Malan’s availability for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 final in opposition to Pakistan on Sunday.
Both Wood and Malan suffered accidents in England’s final Super 12 fixture in opposition to Sri Lanka and had been changed in the enjoying XI by Chris Jordan and Phil Salt throughout the second semi-final in opposition to India.
“We’ll keep an open mind. It’s a short turnaround again: a travel day and then almost straight into it with one training session,” Mott instructed the BBC. “There isn’t a lot of time for them. Everything would have to go right for them to be available at the moment. And it is a real risk taking injured players into big games and I think you can really regret that.
“Sometimes you gamble when you don’t have that depth, but when you’ve got players that are capable of finding a way through and doing a role I think it makes the decision a lot easier,” added Mott.
Both Wood and Malan are hoping to play in the much-awaited final. Malan was transferring far more positively throughout his apply session in Melbourne than he was in Adelaide. The left-handed batter is but to characteristic in the final of an ICC occasion and loved a prolonged internet session and appeared comfy in each facet. He additionally ran round the MCG with identical power as that of a man who’s near full health.
On the different hand, Wood stated he’s not sure if he’ll get better from his hip harm in time. “I tried my best to make the last game but I couldn’t bowl at the intensity and speeds required to play for England,” Wood instructed the BBC.
“I couldn’t get my hip going. Hopefully if required I can try and get it right for this game – I don’t know if I’ll be able to.
“The team did really well last game – if the captain desperately needs me and I’m fit enough then I’ll put my name in the hat like everyone else,” added Wood.