Last Update: January 22, 2023, 3:17 pm IST
Mohammed Shami (left) and Umran Malik (BCCI photo)
His international career may still be in its infancy but Umran Malik has raised hopes of a bright future
When Umran Malik was roped in as a net bowler by IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad during IPL 2021, little would he have thought that in the next year or so, he would be playing both ODI and T20 cricket and be touted as the next big thing. Will be publicized. in Indian cricket. Today, he is steadily establishing himself as a regular in limited overs cricket and his sheer pace makes him an exciting prospect.
Sunil Gavaskar has even said that the last time he was as excited to watch Indian cricket as he is now, was watching Umran bowl to Sachin Tendulkar come season. Obviously, expectations are skyrocketing.
The 23-year-old regularly bowls above 150 kmph, which many believe will add a different dimension to India’s pace attack. However, the youngster has struggled with consistency and this is where the experienced Mohammed Shami feels he needs to work.
“I want to give (you) only one piece of advice,” Shami said during a conversation with Umran in a video shared by the BCCI. Needs some work on line and length. If we get a command of it, we can rule the world.”
“You have a lot of power, the future is bright. Best wishes for you, hope you do well.”
Shami has seen it all and knows what it takes to succeed at the top level where the pressure is immense and keeping calm is the key to executing plans correctly.
And Umran asked his senior how he remains calm under pressure.
He said, ‘When you are playing for the country, you should not take pressure on yourself. You should keep believing in your skills. You tend to get carried away when you are under pressure,” replied Shami.
“But, when you stay calm and trust your skills, you have a better chance of executing your plans. When you are doing well, maintaining focus is all the more important. Keep your smile, it’s white ball cricket, anyone can get hit. But have faith in your skills and keep an eye on the pitch and bowl accordingly.”
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