Former Indian batter Wasim Jaffer reckons that the ODI format is extra suited to younger speedster Umran Malik’s type of bowling compared to T20Is. He identified that the pacer could make use of brief balls much more successfully in ODIs.
Umran, 23, made his ODI debut in opposition to New Zealand on Friday, November 25, in Auckland within the first match of the three-game sequence. He had a blended day as he dismissed Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell, however proved costly and conceded 66 runs in his 10 overs.
Other than Umran, left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh additionally made his ODI debut in the identical match. Reviewing the performances of each debutants, Jaffer stated throughout a dialogue on ESPNcricinfo:
“This format fits Umran Malik greater than T20Is. We’ve got seen within the IPL that he doesn’t have that many variations in comparison with this format. Right here, he can use the brief ball properly. Arshdeep will get used to it. He’s a high quality bowler and he’ll adapt fairly shortly.”
Chipping in along with his ideas, New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan admitted that each Umran and Arshdeep would have hoped for a barely higher efficiency on their one-day debuts. He elaborated:
“Each debutants would have hoped for a little bit bit extra. Malik obtained a few wickets and seemed harmful in patches. I’ve watched Arshdeep for some time now and he’s a really gifted bowler. He’s going to be tremendous essential for India, not simply main into this World Cup however for years to come back.”
Whereas Umran managed a few scalps, Arshdeep went wicketless and conceded loads of runs as properly. He registered figures of 0/68 from 8.1 overs.
“I’ll be tempted to play Kuldeep Yadav” – Wasim Jaffer suggests one change for 2nd ODI
The Indian staff is just not anticipated to make too many modifications for the second ODI, contemplating this can be a three-match sequence.
Nevertheless, Jaffer did recommend one change within the bowling line-up, batting for Kuldeep Yadav forward of Yuzvendra Chahal. He opined:
“I’ll be tempted to play Kuldeep Yadav simply because he brings a little bit little bit of thriller. He spins it each methods and he’s in good kind as properly. India have an issue since they haven’t obtained a sixth bowling possibility. That may be a fear.
“Arshdeep and Umran simply performed their first ODIs. Lot of inexperience for this format. I’ll be eager to take a look at Kuldeep instead of Chahal.”
By the way, Kuldeep was Participant of the Match for his figures of 4/18 in his final ODI, which was in opposition to South Africa in Delhi in October this yr.
