Umran Malik gained his India T20I cap from Bhuvneshwar Kumar forward of the outlet event in opposition to Eire on Sunday. India registered a at ease 7-wicket win in Dublin.
Umran Malik was once named within the Indian squad for the two-match T20I sequence in opposition to Eire despite no longer getting a pass in opposition to South Africa within the fresh house sequence. (Courtesy: PTI)
HIGHLIGHTSIndia beat Eire by way of 7 wickets within the first T20IUmran Malik bowled one over and conceded 14 runsIndia will tackle Eire in second T20I on June 28
Bhuvneshwar Kumar credited the Indian Premier League for Umran Malik’s debut for India in T20I cricket. Malik’s velocity got here into the highlight all through the 2022 version of the IPL whilst he was once taking part in for SunRisers Hyderabad.
The 22-year-old gained his India cap from SunRisers and now India teammate Bhuvneshwar forward of the primary T20I in opposition to Eire, which India conveniently gained by way of seven wickets.
“Umran and different kids from around the globe have made their debut on account of the IPL which is superb,” Bhuvneshwar mentioned after the event.
A dream come true second!!Congratulations to Umran Malik who’s all set to make his T20I debut for #TeamIndia
He will get No.98 #IREvIND %.twitter.com/8JXXsRJFbW
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 26, 2022
Malik had a memorable trip within the fresh IPL, taking 22 wickets in his 14 outings for SunRisers. He become total the fourth very best wicket-taker within the 2022 season and the very best wicket-taker for SunRisers. His spectacular efficiency opened the door to the Indian dressing room because the BCCI named him within the squad for the house T20I sequence in opposition to South Africa.
Even though Malik did not get a recreation in opposition to South Africa, he was once named within the Indian squad for the two-match T20I sequence in opposition to Eire. In his first trip dressed in the India colors, the quick bowler bowled just one over as he conceded 14 runs.
In the meantime, Bhuvneshwar struck early after captain Hardik Pandya put Eire into bat. The veteran pacer took one wicket and gave 16 runs in his 3 overs, together with a maiden over.
Speaking about his personal efficiency, Bhuvneshwar mentioned: “There was once swing with the brand new ball, it were given higher after 5-6 overs. Idea it will get tougher with the moisture, however did not. You should bowl Check event line and duration. Happy it labored out. We get excellent strengthen anywhere we pass.”
India will tackle Eire in the second one T20I on June 28 in Dublin.