Srinagar: Former Pakistan cricket team skipper has backed J&K pace sensation Umran Malik to make Indiana debut citing lack of pace in current India bowling unit.
The former cricketer turned expert Salman Butt has said that Indian bowling lacks pace and Umran Malik could have made the difference during ongoing series against South Africa. He has said that India should include Umran Malik in third T20.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen’s 81 outwitted the hosts as the Proteas recorded a four-wicket win to take a 2-0 lead series lead on Sunday.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar put South Africa in trouble at 29-3 inside six overs but didn’t receive support from other bowlers at Cuttack. Klaasen and Bavuma, who made 35, put on 64 runs to put the chase back on track and South Africa went on to achieve the 149-run target in 18.2 overs on a tricky batting surface.
While Salman Butt heaped praise on Bhuvneshwar, he pointed out the bowling camp lacks speed.
“India’s bowling has been lacking in pace. Bhuvneshwar Kumar did well in the 2nd T20I to claim four wickets and showed that experience matters. India have Umran Malik but they are not playing him. They are giving a chance to other youngsters, so I think he should have also got a chance. Pace is something that could have made a difference,” said Butt on his YouTube channel.
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Umran Malik has been current heartthrob of World of Cricket after impressing everyone with his raw pace during IPL 2022. He made headlines by clocking speeds of over 150 kilometres per hour and ended up picking 22 wickets in 14 matches. He was awarded with India call but was left out of playing XI in first two T20’s.