T20 World Cup 2022: 5 Pacers who are in contention to get picked in India squad for the tournament

With the T20 World Cup 2022 scheduled to be played in Australia, Team India needs bowlers who can use the fast-paced pitches well and can trouble the batters.

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2. Umran Malik

Umran Malik
Umran Malik. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

The new fast bowling sensation of the country, Umran Malik served as a net bowler of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise in IPL 2021 Phase One. He was then included in the team as COVID-19 replacement for T. Natarajan in Phase Two. He featured in three matches, and picked up two wickets at an economy of 8, and also bowled the fastest delivery of the season.

Looking at his talent, he was chosen as a net bowler for the Indian team for the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup. In IPL 2022, Malik started on expensive note, but gradually turned tides to pick four wickets against Punjab Kings (PBKS), which boosted his confidence. Since then, he has been breathing fire, consistently clocking over 150 kph. He has also bowled the fastest delivery of the season – a 157 kph rocket.

In 11 appearances, Srinagar-born cricketer has picked up 15 wickets at an economy of 9.10. With not enough games under his belt, he be can given an opportunity in the bilateral series against South Africa before the T20 World Cup 2022. If he does well in the series, he can surely serve as a lethal weapon for the Indian team.

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