Kicker: Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes Umran Malik may very well be a particularly awkward bowler to face for South Africa batters within the T20I sequence.
Umran Malik of SRH. Courtesy: PTI
HIGHLIGHTSRavi Shastri stated Umran Malik can rattle batters along with his uncooked tempoUmran Malik earned with maiden India name up after glorious IPL outingsUmran could be desirous to show his mettle for nationwide aspect
Former India coach Ravi Shastri heaped wealthy reward on Umran Malik, saying that he will likely be a really tough bowler to face if he constantly bowls a straighter line.
Malik obtained his maiden India call-up for the upcoming sequence in opposition to South Africa primarily based on his sensible performances within the just lately concluded IPL 2022. Rahul has been named the captain for India’s five-match T20I sequence at residence in opposition to South Africa subsequent month.
Both captain KL Rahul and head coach Rahul Dravid will likely be desirous to unleash the uncooked tempo of Umran in opposition to South Africa. The sequence begins on June 9 in Delhi, adopted by matches in Cuttack, Vizag, Rajokt and Bengaluru.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer was the fourth-highest wicket-taker within the match as he took 22 wickets. Umran additionally owns the document of bowling the quickest supply by an Indian pacer within the IPL. Nicknamed Jammu Express for his quick deliveries, he will likely be desirous to show his mettle in worldwide cricket.
“If he can focus and get the lines right where he attacks the stumps more, then he can be a very awkward customer, especially if there is something in the surface, if it is two-paced, it has a bit of juice in it, at that pace he can rattle you, especially newcomers who come into bat,” Shastri advised Star Sports.
“There is not too much work to be done. It’s just about making him more consistent in what he does, which means his practice sessions in the nets will revolve around line more than anything else. He hits the right areas length-wise but line-wise he sometimes struggles,” Shastri added.
