Sourav drops hints of taking Umran to the national team

Umran Malik has come to the centre of discussion in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). In the tournament, Umran Malik bowled at a 157 kmph, and no other pacer has been able to bowl faster this season. Under Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Dale Steyn, Umran has become sharper and sharper. 

Former Indian stars are praising Umran Malik’s bowling prowess. That list includes Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, and Irfan Pathan. Former Pakistan speed star Shoaib Akhtar has also joined the list. Everyone has demanded that Umran be given a chance on the national team. The board has received demands from multiple quarters that Umran be given special training because he has enough pace. 

Indian cricket maestro Sourav Ganguly has been added to the list this time. This time he also hinted at playing for Umran’s national team. In a recent interview, the BCCI president praised the young pacer, saying, “How many pacers in the world can bowl 150 km in a row? Not much. I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets a chance on the national team. But he has to be used very carefully. “ 

“Umran’s speed is very high. But I also like Kuldeep Sen very much. T Natarajan has come back. And there are Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohammad Sami. However, the final decision will be taken by the selectors. “ 

The T20 World Cup is knocking at the door. As a result, many people think that Umran can be effective for the team on the fastpitch of Australia. However, giving extra runs has become a matter of consideration. Umran’s bowling average is 9.1, which is not the ideal average for T20 at all. 

Former Australian bowler Glenn McGrath praised Umran Malik. However, he is not in favour of taking Umran to the national team right now, and the legend thinks he should be considered for the national team after doing well in two more seasons.

“You have to do well in the second and third seasons. Because by then, the batters will know what your bowling is like. When you are bowling above 150 kmph, there is a lot of strain on the body.”