NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed apprehensions concerning the sudden disappearance of tempo sensation Umran Malik from the nationwide squad.
Umran, who performed a vital position in India’s white-ball plans throughout the transition interval, was notably lacking from the India A squad slated to face England Lions forward of the 5-match Check collection towards Ben Stokes’ aspect.
Chopra, sharing his issues on his YouTube channel, questioned the surprising sidelining of the younger tempo bowler. Highlighting Umran’s current important presence, together with the West Indies tour and the anticipation of his inclusion within the World Cup crew, Chopra sought readability on the explanations behind the abrupt absence.
“What occurred inside three months {that a} man first will get chosen for the Indian crew, will get very minimal possibilities there, after which goes completely lacking? We do not even know the place Umran Malik is. Why is not he there? We should always know why that is taking place,” expressed Chopra, emphasizing the necessity for transparency relating to Umran’s present standing and future prospects.
Umran had a exceptional rise within the 2022 Indian Premier League, the place he impressed with 22 wickets at an impressive strike-rate of 13.41. Regardless of his uncooked tempo and the power to hassle batsmen, the next 2023 season noticed restricted alternatives for the promising pacer.
Chopra got here to Umran’s protection, urging a better examination of the circumstances resulting in his absence. The previous cricketer harassed the significance of understanding the state of affairs surrounding Umran and the necessity for clear communication relating to his sudden exclusion from the nationwide and India A squads.
Umran, who performed a vital position in India’s white-ball plans throughout the transition interval, was notably lacking from the India A squad slated to face England Lions forward of the 5-match Check collection towards Ben Stokes’ aspect.
Chopra, sharing his issues on his YouTube channel, questioned the surprising sidelining of the younger tempo bowler. Highlighting Umran’s current important presence, together with the West Indies tour and the anticipation of his inclusion within the World Cup crew, Chopra sought readability on the explanations behind the abrupt absence.
“What occurred inside three months {that a} man first will get chosen for the Indian crew, will get very minimal possibilities there, after which goes completely lacking? We do not even know the place Umran Malik is. Why is not he there? We should always know why that is taking place,” expressed Chopra, emphasizing the necessity for transparency relating to Umran’s present standing and future prospects.
Umran had a exceptional rise within the 2022 Indian Premier League, the place he impressed with 22 wickets at an impressive strike-rate of 13.41. Regardless of his uncooked tempo and the power to hassle batsmen, the next 2023 season noticed restricted alternatives for the promising pacer.
Chopra got here to Umran’s protection, urging a better examination of the circumstances resulting in his absence. The previous cricketer harassed the significance of understanding the state of affairs surrounding Umran and the necessity for clear communication relating to his sudden exclusion from the nationwide and India A squads.
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(With inputs from IANS)
