IND vs SL: Umran Malik has been a revelation ever since he donned the Indian outfit. The right-arm fast bowler is known for his ability to bowl at a brisk pace for Team India.
The young paceman who has set his standards high will surely go a long way to become one of the best in the business. Umran Malik still has a lot of work to do to become one of the top pacers in India.
Meanwhile, Umran Malik has been named in the upcoming T20I and the ODI squad against the Sri Lankan national cricket team. The right-arm paceman has also been named in the playing XI of the first T20I against Sri Lanka.
Umran Malik has by far represented five One Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals for the Indian cricket team in his cricketing career.
The right-arm fast-bowling sensation has bagged seven wickets in the 50-over format. On the other end of the spectrum, he has bagged two wickets to his name in T20Is.
The first T20I match between the Indian cricket team and the Sri Lanka cricket team is currently taking place at the Wankhede Stadium, which is located in Mumbai.
IND vs SL: Hardik Pandya Assures Young Pace Sensation Umran Malik Will Get Opportunities And Support
IND vs SL: Hardik Pandya has been listed as the T20I captain for the three-match T20I series against the Sri Lankan cricket team. Meanwhile, he opened up about young pacer Umran Malik.
The all-rounder has assured that young paceman Umran Malik will get enough opportunities and much-needed support from the team management.
The team management is also looking to build a fresh team going forward into the T20 World Cup 2024. This is precisely the reason why they want to give deserving talents a chance to showcase their mettle.
“Obviously, he has pace. Everyone knows how exciting a prospect he is. We will give him enough opportunities and enough backing. We will give him enough support from our side that he can flourish,” Hardik Pandya said at the pre-match press conference.
While addressing the reporters, Hardik Pandya was asked about his strategy to manage his bowlers. To which, he came up with an epic reply. He said it is important to bowl good deliveries.
“Just bowl good balls. That is how I am going to manage. Ask my bowlers to bowl the best balls possible. And I think playing at the international level, they’re good enough to bowl it there. What we have noticed and what we have told the boys is that just go out there and express, which they will do. It’s up to us how we back them. What we have said is that we are going to back you to the core.,” Hardik Pandya added in a statement.
