Danish Kaneria, the former Pakistan spinner has stated that Team India’s rookie pacer Umran Malik’s bowling is bound to get better as he plays more matches in international cricket.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, he pointed out that while Umran Malik has the pace, he still needs to get better with his line and length. Danish Kaneria opined that the right-arm pacer is quite wayward and lacks control.

Danish Kaneria : Umran Malik Is Quite Wayward But Will Improve As He Plays More Matches For India

However, he suggested that the talented youngster would get better under the guidance of India’s coaching staff. Danish Kaneria mentioned that there is always extra pressure when you’re representing your country.

He stated: “Umran Malik bowls very fast, but he has a long way to go as he is quite wayward. He will improve as he plays more matches. It is not easy to handle the pressure of playing international cricket. Playing for an IPL franchise is different, but things are completely different in international cricket as there are a lot of eyeballs on you.”

Umran Malik was exceptional with the ball in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL 2022). Playing for SunRisers Hyderabad, the tearaway quick bagged 22 wickets from 14 games and finished as the team’s highest wicket-taker of the season.

Umran Malik earned his maiden India call-up following the cash-rich league. He made his T20I debut in the recently concluded T20I series against Ireland. The youngster from Jammu and Kashmir was able to pick up just a single wicket in the two fixtures. Umran Malik successfully defended 17 runs in the final over as India clinched a four-run victory in the second T20I, winning the series 2-0.

Umran Malik did concede a no-ball in the final over, which was followed by two-successive fours, but the speedster remained composed as he only gave 3 runs off the last three deliveries

Sunrisers Hyderabad pace sensation Umran Malik has been one of the finds of the 15th season of the cash-rich league. He has impressed the selectors not just with his raw pace, clocking consistently over 150 kph, but also with his wicket-taking abilities.

In 14 games this season, he has picked 22 wickets for SRH at a strike rate of just 13.57 and an economy rate of 9.03. The Sunrisers Hyderabad’s leading wicket-taker this season averaged an impressive 20.18 with a best of 5/25.

Danish Kaneria Praised Ireland For Playing With Confidence While Chasing 225

The former cricketer highlighted how Ireland played fearless cricket while chasing a mammoth total of 225 in the second T20I. He added that the Irish batters played exceptionally well against Indian bowlers who have achieved great success in the IPL.

Danish Kaneria added: “It takes courage to chase a target like 225 in T20 cricket. Ireland played with a lot of confidence and entertained us with their batting. They were up against some quality Indian bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, Axar Patel, and Harshal Patel. These are the bowlers who have proved their mettle in the IPL.”

Skipper Andy Balbirnie was the top performer with the bat for the hosts as he slammed a gutsy half-century at the top of the order. The dynamic batter dazzled the viewers with his quick-fire knock of 60 from just 37 deliveries.

Andy Balbirnie top-scored for the side with 60 off just 37 balls, while opener Paul Stirling (40 off 18 balls), Harry Tector (39 off 28 balls), and George Dockrell (34 off 16 balls) all played a crucial role in the Irish innings, but the hosts eventually fell short by 4 runs.