IND BAN 2nd ODI – Umran Malik in XI? India succumbed to an embarrassing defeat on Sunday with Bangladesh clinching a 1-wicket win in Dhaka. Change is in order ahead of a series-deciding 2nd ODI, with Umran Malik now in contention. The 23-year-old arrived in Bangladesh as a replacement for the injured Mohammad Shami. Shardul Thakur has a muscular niggle and Kuldeep Sen struggled on debut, putting their place in the side in doubt. Follow IND vs BAN LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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IND BAN 2nd ODI: Umran Malik set to return after arriving in Dhaka, Kuldeep Sen, Shardul Thakur’s spot in danger for series decider – Check out
Umran Malik is back in contention after flying in as a replacement for Mohammad Shami. The Kashmiri quick impressed on his ODI debut in New Zealand and could be brought in for the second ODI. Umran’s ability to bowl in excess of 150kmph could trouble batsmen in Dhaka. The bowlers extracted movement in the middle overs and Malik could be India’s enforcer.
IND BAN 2nd ODI: Umran Malik to return?
- Umran Malik was called up as a replacement after Mohammad Shami’s injury.
- Malik was unavailable for the 1st ODI but is set to feature in the 2nd game in Dhaka.
- Kuldeep Sen was expensive on Sunday but is likely to keep his side.
- Shardul is likely to make way, having suffered a niggle in training.
IND BAN 2nd ODI: Umran Malik set to return after arriving in Dhaka, Kuldeep Sen, Shardul Thakur’s spot in danger for series decider – Check out
The Indian pacers largely impressed making a game out of a largely low score. They however couldn’t keep their nerve and Bangladesh sealed a win. Umran’s inclusion could help India force the issue with the series on the line on Wednesday.
Kuldeep Sen struggled on debut, leaking runs at over 6 runs an over. Nonetheless, the pacer from Madhya Pradesh is likely to keep his place on the side. He picked up two wickets and his hit the deck style is advantage on pitches like Dhaka.
Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur is likely to make way from Umran. Shardul did exceedingly well in Dhaka but is struggling with an injury. suffered frequent cramps during the 1st ODI in Dhaka despite cold and dry conditions. However, it’s a muscle niggle and the team management may not risk him with the Test series coming up.
Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik and Kuldeep Sen will form India’s four-pronged pace attack for the second ODI. Kuldeep is the one at most risk of facing an axe, should Rohit Sharma opt to play all three spinners in Dhaka.
IND BAN 2nd ODI: Umran Malik set to return after arriving in Dhaka, Kuldeep Sen, Shardul Thakur’s spot in danger for series decider – Check out
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