I might have picked Umran Malik in T20 World Cup squad due to his velocity: Dilip Vengsarkar

Former selector Dilip Vengsarkar has stated that he would have included Umran Malik within the T20 World Cup squad as his tempo would have troubled batters in Australia. Vengsarkar stated that he was additionally impressed by Shubman Gill.

Malik had a formidable IPL this yr (Courtesy: PTI)

HIGHLIGHTSUmran Malik was in spectacular type in the course of the IPL this yrVengsarkar stated that Malik’s tempo may have troubled batters in AustraliaThe former selector additionally stated that he has been impressed by Gill

Dilip Vengsarkar has claimed that younger pacer Umran Malik ought to have been included within the T20 World Cup squad due to his velocity.

India had introduced their squad for the event earlier this month however have been pressured to make a change after Jasprit Bumrah was dominated out resulting from a again damage. The alternative hasn’t been named but with sources suggesting that Deepak Chahar or Mohammed Shami will probably be included.

Malik had a formidable IPL 2022 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and emerged as among the best performers this yr. In the season, the teenager picked up 22 wickets from 14 matches. He additionally made his worldwide debut for India in the course of the tour of Ireland and likewise performed the final match in opposition to England within the three-match collection earlier this yr.

However, Vengsarkar feels that Malik must be part of the squad. Speaking to Sportstar, as quoted by NDTV, the previous selector stated that he ought to have been picked since his tempo would have troubled the batters down below.

“There is no out-of-the-box thinking. I would have picked Umran Malik because of his speed. He is a guy who is bowling 150kmph; you’ve got to pick him now, you can’t pick him when he becomes a 130kmph bowler. In Dubai, where the wicket was flat and grassless, where there was no bounce, you needed fast bowlers. If you had medium pacers, you would be tonked around. You needed fast bowlers who could beat the batters in pace,” stated Vengsarkar.

Vengsarkar additionally stated that he would have beloved to see Shubman Gill and Shami as part of the 15-member squad and went on to recommend that he had been impressed by Gill.

“Shreyas Iyer is in good form and he missed out. Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill should also be on the team. I am impressed with Gill,” stated Vengsarkar.

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