Published 07:49 IST, November 12th 2022

T20 World Cup 2022: England keeping an 'open mind' on Mark Wood, Dawid Malan for final against Pakistan

Both Wood and Malan suffered injuries during England's final Super 12 game against Sri Lanka and were replaced in the playing XI by Chris Jordan and Phil Salt respectively for Thursday's semi-final against India in Adelaide.

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England coach Matw Mott on Friday said team is "keeping an open mind" over availability of Mark Wood and Dawid Malan for Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Pakistan.

Both Wood and Malan suffered injuries during England's final Super 12 game against Sri Lanka and were replaced in playing XI by Chris Jordan and Phil Salt respectively for Thursday's semi-final against India in elaide.

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"We'll keep an open mind. It's a short turnaround again: a travel day and n almost straight into it with one training session," Mott told BBC.

"re's t a lot of time for m. I'd like to maintain a little bit of hope for m but it's disappointing. y've been two great players for us, over history but particularly over last month.

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"y're big players but as we've shown, with depth of players coming in and finding a way, and versatility within group, we can man around it," Mott ded.

Wood has taken nine wickets from four matches so far in tournament.

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Malan sustained a groin injury in England's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka last Saturday.

former world . 1 T20I batter hobbled off field during Sri Lankan innings and did t return to bat in England's run chase.

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Having reached Melbourne, venue for final, on Friday, England will train once before title clash. 

07:49 IST, November 12th 2022