NEW DELHI: Umran Malik might be warming the bench in the ODI series against New Zealand as the team management has preferred all-rounder Shardul Thakur over him but the express pacer has been mighty impressive with his sheer pace in his short international career.
Bowling at around 150 clicks consistently, the Jammu and Kashmir speedster has taken the Indian cricket by storm with his raw pace but has struggled with accuracy.
Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, who tormented the Kiwis with the new ball alongside Mohammed Siraj in the second one-dayer, is excited with the pace Umran has but advised him to work on his line and length.
1/10:Indian bowlers outclass New Zealand batters in 2nd ODI
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2/10:New Zealand bundled out for 108
<p>Indian bowlers fired in unison as they bundled out Black Caps for just 108 in 34.3 overs.</p><p><br /><br /></p>ANI
3/10:Shami takes three-wicket haul
<p>Mohammed Shami shines with the new ball as he returned impressive figures of 3-18 from his six overs.</p><p><br /><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p>ANI
4/10:Shami takes three-wicket haul
<p>Shami’s dismissal were Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell and last-match centurion Michael Bracewell.</p><p><br /><br /></p>
5/10:Siraj’s economical spell
<p>The No.3 bowler in the ODI rankings, Mohammed Siraj yet again came up with a brilliant spell against the No.1 ODI team.</p><p><br /><br /></p>PTI
6/10:Siraj’s economical spell
<p>Siraj bowled 6 overs including one maiden over and gave away just 10 runs with one wicket of Henry Nicholls.</p><p><br /><br /></p>AFP
7/10:Hardik gets rid of Conway and Santner
<p>Hardik showcased his bowling prowess in the powerplay with accurate and disciplined bowling.</p><p><br /><br /></p>PTI
8/10:Hardik gets rid of Conway and Santner
<p>Pandya dismissed New Zealand’s opener Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner.</p><p><br /><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p>AFP
9/10:Kuldeep’s fine bowling
<p>Kuldeep Yadav was brilliant with his wrist spin as he took the wicket of a lower-order batter Blair Tickner.</p><p><br /><br /></p>ANI
10/10:Washington traps Glenn Phillips and Lockie Ferguson
<p>Washington Sundar dismissed dangerous-looking Phillips who was looking promising and towards the end took Ferguson's wicket.</p><p><br /><br /></p>APPredicting that the 23-year-old will have a bright future, Shami said that youngster "can rule the world" if he works on his accuracy.
"There's only one piece of advice I want to give. I don't think it's easy to play against the pace that you have. Just that we need to work a little on line and length. If we can get a command over it, we can rule the world.
"You have a lot of power, future is bright. Best wishes for you, hope you do well," Shami said during a chat with Umran, which has been posted by bcci.tv.
Shami and Siraj generated considerable seam movement to run through the New Zealand's top-order as the hosts cantered to an eight-wicket win in the second ODI to seal the three-match series in Raipur on Saturday.
When Umran asked how he remains so calm and happy in every match, Shami said "When you are playing for the country, you shouldn't take pressure on yourself. You should keep trusting your skills. You tend to get carried away when under pressure.
"But, when you keep your cool and keep trusting your skills, you have better opportunity to execute your plans. When you are doing well, then the importance of focussing is more.
"Keep your smile on, it's white-ball cricket, anybody can get hit. But keep believing in your skill and keep an eye on the pitch and bowl accordingly," he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
