Phil Salt has been put on red alert to play in his first World Cup match in the semi-final against India.
The Lancashire batter, who proved his class earlier this winter with 88 not out against Pakistan in Lahore, will slot into the side in place of the injured Dawid Malan who appeared to come up short in his fitness test at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.
There were encouraging signs that Malan could make it back in time for the final if England get there on Sunday, but Thursday’s game is likely to be too soon for a full recovery from his groin strain.
