ADELAIDE: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma survived a serious injury as he got a hit on the forearm while practising in the nets on Tuesday ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final against England. 

According to the Indian media reports, Rohit took some rest and applied an icepack before resuming his training again but mostly played defensive shots to make sure that his movements were alright.

The Indian captain was undergoing usual practice drills when he faced a powerful blow on his forearm while attempting a pull shot against the dog thrower. Rohit looked in pain and received immediate medical treatment.

Team sources said the captain is doing fine and should play the semifinal against England on Thursday, reported Indian media.

It is pertinent to mention here that India topped the Group 2 standings in the Super 12s stage with four wins and a lone defeat against South Africa. The Men in Blue will now take on England at Adelaide Oval on Thursday in the second semifinal of the mega event.

Meanwhile, Pakistan will face New Zealand in the first semi-final tomorrow at Sydney Cricket Ground.

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