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Last Update: January 22, 2023, 3:40 PM IST
Young India fast bowler Umran Malik (AP Image)
The wicket-keeper batsman suggested that Rohit Sharma and co. He is full of confidence and should clean sweep in the third ODI.
Experienced Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal feels so India The team should include fast bowler Umran Malik in the ODI XI. India picked Shardul Thakur over Umran in the first two ODIs against New Zealand despite his impressive performances with the ball in the Sri Lanka series. However, the Men in Blue put up an impressive show against the Kiwis and have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
countdown to 2023 World The cup has started for India and the team management is trying to give chance to all the players who are in the race for a place in the team for the mega tournament. With his blistering pace, Malik has now become a strong contender for a place in the World Cup squad.
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Akmal said India should find a way to include Malik in the playing XI as he felt the current bowling unit against New Zealand might struggle in batting-friendly conditions.
“This Indian bowling unit can struggle in conditions that are good for batting, especially against top teams. It is very important for India to include Umran Malik in the playing XI,” Akmal said on his YouTube channel.
Umran holds the records for the fastest delivery by an Indian in T20Is (155 kmph), IPL (157 kmph) and ODIs (156 kmph).
However, Akmal feels that the return of Jasprit Bumrah will further strengthen the Indian pace attack.
“He is getting better and better and can definitely prove to be a match-winner. The bowling lineup will look much stronger once Jasprit Bumrah returns.”
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The wicket-keeper batsman suggested that Rohit Sharma and co. He is full of confidence and should clean sweep in the third ODI.
“India should whitewash New Zealand. The team is high on confidence and the players are looking in good touch. The good thing about this Indian side is that they have won matches by chasing and defending. We have seen in the past that they love to chase. However, they want to do everything possible before the World Cup.”
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