India opener Shubman Gill said he and young fast bowler Umran Malik often challenge each other on the team’s tennis court. The batsman explained that his fights with Umran during practice are always fun and challenging because he likes the speed of the bat.
Umlan has impressed with his raw pace in his brief international career, although he did run a few times. Also on Tuesday (January 10), the Jammu and Kashmir Speedster took three wickets in their first one-day match against Sri Lanka, conceding 57 runs in eight overs.
Many opposition batsmen find it difficult to deal with Umranfast paced. When asked what it was like facing rookie fast bowlers in the net, Gill said:
“As a batsman, it’s always fun and challenging to face Umran at the net. I’m a rhythm guy, so when we hit at the net, it’s always between me and Umran. There will be some challenges.”
In six ODIs so far, Umran has taken ten wickets with an average of 25.50 and an economy rate of 6.21.
Although India Winning Guwahati’s first one-day match by 67 runs, they put up a mixed bowling show. The Blue Jackets trailed the Lankans 206-8, 373-7 overall. However, Dasun Shanaka scored a nice unbeaten hundred as the visitors ended their innings 306-8. Defend India’s bowling performance, gill Say:
“I don’t think the bowling was a problem. We batted well. In the end, it was definitely a bit of a drag, but we got them eight wickets in that wicket and that outfield.”
mid summer 88 for 108 to remain unbeaten and 100 with Kasun Rajitha (9 off 19) at the ninth wicket.
‘It’s like having butter on your hands’ – Shubman Gill on Dew Shock
In response to a question about bowling and dew, Jill said it was very tough. He likens the situation to a player with butter on his hands. The 23-year-old explained:
“It’s not easy when you’re playing second with that much dew. It’s not easy to control the wet ball. Sometimes the spinner can get out of the game. But that didn’t happen in this match.” Yuzi (Yuzvendra Chahal ) played well and so did Axar bhai (Patel). It was also a challenge on the field as the ball slipped out of the field at times. It was hard to catch the ball because it was wet. Like in your hands Like butter.”
Gill had a big impact on the Willows earlier in the day, scoring 70 for 60 after India lost the throw and was required to bat.
