IPL 2022 Fastest Bowler: Umran Malik IPL 2022 – Cricketer-turned-expert Aakash Chopra has contradicted legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. Chopra has made a massive statement that SRH pacer Umran Malik is not ready to play for India as he is still raw. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Earlier, Gavaskar was of the opinion that Umran should be fast-tracked into the Indian team. He felt the pacer should be named in the squad for England tour due to his supreme fast bowling skills.
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IPL 2022 Fastest Bowler: Aakash Chopra contradicts SUNIL GAVASKAR, ‘Umran Malik not ready to play for India’
IPL 2022 Fastest Bowler: Why does Chopra think Umran is not ready to play for India?
The former India opener feels he is still learning the ropes and is not yet polished. “Umran Malik is not yet ready to play for India. Of course, we all are very excited to see him bowling 150 clicks, this is what excites us the most. But I think the kid is still raw, he is still learning the ropes, there will be a time when he plays for India but I feel he is not ready yet. I am not saying this because the last couple of games were kind of middling.” Chopra told ESPNcricinfo.
IPL 2022 Fastest Bowler: Aakash Chopra contradicts SUNIL GAVASKAR, ‘Umran Malik not ready to play for India’
IPL 2022 Fastest Bowler: Umran Malik struggles for form after initial highs
- The SRH pacer was the talk of the town after he picked up 15 wickets in just eight games. It also included a fifer against GT
- Since then, Malik has struggled to find consistency as he went wicketless in three games. SRH have also performed horribly in these three matches
- Although Malik has consistently clocked speeds of above 150, he has not been hit able to hit good line and lengths
- His economy rate has also been a touch on the higher side as he has conceded runs close to nine per over
IPL 2022 Fastest Bowler: Malik hoping to find form – SRH have slipped a bit as they have lost four games on the bounce. They are currently placed sixth on the points table with 10 points. SRH have three games left and they need to win matches if they harbor hopes of qualifying. Malik would be hoping he finds his form during the business end of the competition.
IPL 2022 Fastest Bowler: Aakash Chopra contradicts SUNIL GAVASKAR, ‘Umran Malik not ready to play for India’
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