Wood hurt in training ahead of semi-final

MARK Wood has emerged as an injury concern ahead of England’s T20 World Cup semi-final against India tomorrow after withdrawing from training at Adelaide.

Wood has been the fastest bowler on show at this tournament, averaging 92mph and touching 96mph on several occasions to frequently unsettle batters on the bouncier Australian surfaces.

Having taken nine wickets in four matches, Wood would be expected to have a key role against India’s star-studded batting line-up but appeared to pull up during a gentle jog on the Adelaide Oval outfield.

The 32-year-old, no further part pictured, took in Tuesday’s optional practice and did not bowl in the nets, seemingly a precautionary measure as England confirmed he was suffering from general body stiffness.

While England are optimistic he will be ready to face India, Wood has a worrying history of injury setbacks.

It is another potential headache England could do without as they are yet to make a call on Dawid Malan, who tweaked his left groin while fielding in Saturday’s win over Sri Lanka and did not bat.

India were given a scare of their own as captain Rohit Sharma was struck on the wrist while batting in the nets, requiring treatment, but he was soon back in training and is not thought to be a doubt.