IND vs NZ: Will Umran Malik be Dropped in the Second ODI as Well?

New Delhi. The series between India and New Zealand (India vs New Zealand) started in a great way. Will Umran Malik be Dropped in the Second ODI as Well? On January 18, there was a close fight between the two teams. But in the end Team India won by 12 runs. However, due to the poor start of the Kiwi team, the match seemed one-sided, then came the storm of Michael Bracewell. This number eight batsman of the guests had accelerated the heartbeat of India. Former Indian veteran Wasim Jaffer has discussed this issue in depth.

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Actually, thanks to the double century of India’s opener Shubman Gill, Team India scored a huge score of 349 runs in front of the guests. At the same time, the hosts dominated the bowling as well. But Michael Bracewell, who came to bat at number eight, took the bowlers on remand. Amidst the fall of wickets, he played a blistering inning of 140 runs in just 78 balls, which included 12 fours and 10 sixes. But Shardul, who came to bowl, put a brake on his stormy innings and played an important role in the team’s victory. Wasim Jaffer spoke openly on this issue and told that Shardul is very important for this series.

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If Umran Malik comes back then he will not come in place of Shardul

During a conversation with ESPN Cricinfo, Wasim Jaffer said, ‘Shardul Thakur is very important for Team India. With his presence, the team has batting till number eight. If Umran Malik comes back, he will not come in place of Shardul. In the last ODI, Shardul took two important wickets in his name. He bowled a brilliant yorker and dismissed Michael Bracewell. In the next match as well, it is very important for him to play both in terms of batting and bowling.

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Rohit Sharma’s bat has not Come for a long time

The former veteran also talked about Indian captain Rohit Sharma. He said, ‘We haven’t got to see a century from Rohit Sharma for a long time. But now they have to take responsibility. However, he is batting well. Suryakumar Yadav also has opportunities which he should take advantage of.