England are into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup – but only after their unbeaten run was ended by South Africa, and opener Jason Roy suffered a calf injury that looks set to rule him out of the rest of the tournament. Misfortune struck in the fifth over after England had knocked off 38 of the 190 they needed for a full house of five Super 12 wins. If, as seems likely, today's scan confirms he is out of the World Cup, England will have to decide who opens in his place. And when a premium batsman goes down, it does hurt you, with the form he's been in.' England have a few days now to dust themselves off – and get in the right frame of mind for their tilt at history.

Source: Daily Mail November 06, 2021 23:59 UTC