England hope to know if Tymal Mills will be able to play again in the T20 World Cup in the next 48 hours; left arm fast bowler will have a scan on a tight right quad after stopping in his run during victory over Sri Lanka on Monday
Tymal Mills stopped midway through his second substitution during England’s win over Sri Lanka
Tymal Mills faces a scan in a tight right ring in the next few days that will likely determine whether or not he will participate in the remainder of England’s T20 World Cup campaign.
Mills limped off the field during England’s Super 12 group match against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Monday night, after reaching the top of his leg after stepping up on his delivery step midway through his second pass. .
He was unable to return when Eoin Morgan’s team moved to the brink of the semifinals courtesy of a close 26-race victory and England say Mills will undergo a scan “in the next 48 hours to determine the extent of the injury.” .
The quick left arm will almost certainly miss the final group match against South Africa on Saturday, but England need not take chances with anyone as their passage to the round of 16 is virtually assured.
England and Mills will hope the evaluation doesn’t highlight anything important, as their bowling partners Mark Wood and Tom Curran are unavailable for selection in all four games so far due to ankle and knee problems, respectively.
England have left arm options on David Willey on their team, while Reece Topley is among the traveling reserves, but they will keep their fingers crossed on a player who has impressed on his international comeback.
Mills made a poignant first appearance for England last month against the West Indies in both teams’ tournament opener after more than four injury-plagued years away from the international arena.
He is England’s leading wicket takes in the tournament with seven hairs, and his subtle changes of pace make him an attractive option late in innings, helping England to four wins from four matches.
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