Former England skipper Michael Vaughan amazed with youngster Shivam Mavi’s speed

India won the Under 19 World Cup quite comprehensively. The opposition was no match for the Men in Blue as they hammered the opposition matches after matches. It looked as if the Indians didn’t have to break a sweat to win the World Cup. But it is the result of all the work that has been done behind the scenes tirelessly by the coaching staff over the past two years.

Sheer accuracy and pace

India is not known to produce pacers who clock speeds over 145 kmph consistently and injury-free. However, the trend is changing quickly as the young guns are bowling balls over 145 kmph on a regular basis. The likes go Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti impressed the former cricketers with their raw pace and accuracy. To bowl deliveries over 145 kmph at the age of 19 speaks volumes of the quality that India possesses in its ranks.

Michael Vaughan, former England captain, was impressed with Shivam Mavi’s pace. Mavi is currently playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. Although he bowled only two overs and took one wicket in the match against Delhi Daredevils, he surprised the batsmen with the pace and generated good bounce from the wicket.

Vaughan tweeted: “Shivam Mavi is bowling 145 kph …. he is 19 yrs old …. !!!!  #IPL … He will play for #India …. Very soon …”

Shivam Mavi is bowling 145 kph …. he is 19 yrs old …. !!!! #IPL … He will play for #India …. Very soon …

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 16, 2018

Many former cricketers are expecting the young guns to represent India soon. However, the World Cup win was not the end of the road as they are yet to reach the pinnacle of their career. Mavi has a long way to go and must keep working on his game so that he becomes more accurate and consistent. The IPL experience will provide him a lot of confidence to get ready for the big stage. The World Cup was just a trailer of what Shivam Mavi is capable of achieving in his career.

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