When a player prepares to transition from domestic to international competition, it is a hot topic in the cricketing world, especially when they are Indian. Veteran Indian bowler Ishant Sharma recently shared his thoughts on the subject, especially with regard to the young and promising Umran Malik.
Despite being included in India’s limited overs squad for the ongoing West Indies tour of India, Umran was not considered for the Test matches. Ishant was asked during commentary whether Umran is ready for Test cricket, and he replied with an unbiased assessment.
“While his first-class record is good, he has pace but consistency is a question mark. If you have to give him Test cricket for a long time, you have to give him some time to do well in first-class form.” cricket and then you can pick him for Test cricket,” he said commenting on JioCinema. (Sanju Samson’s intense chain workout session at NCA goes viral, fans compare him to John Cena)
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“You wouldn’t be fair to guys who have performed in first-class cricket for so many years, taking wickets for their team and themselves so that they can play at a higher level.”
Ishant chose Arshdeep before Umran for Test cricket
Ishant suggested that Umran’s lack of red-ball cricket experience is a big reason for ignoring him for the time being. Umran’s current first-class performances do not guarantee an immediate call-up for the Test match. He has taken only 12 wickets in seven matches at an average of 46.67.
Ishant heaped praise on Arshdeep Singh and highlighted his left arm angle and ability to swing the ball both ways. He mentioned Singh’s increased pace and accuracy, which could be a valuable asset for India in Test cricket.
Ishant said, “From the T20 World Cup to this season’s IPL, his pace has increased a lot. How fast you bowl with the old ball is very important in Test cricket.”