The issue with Umran Malik, according to a former India Pacer, is that he hasn’t learned how to set up bats

Umran Malik’s ability to regularly bowl quickly helped him gain entry quickly into the national lineup. The young man has made rapid progress, moving from an IPL net bowler in 2021 to earning his India debut in 2022.

The 23-year-old hasn’t seemed to be as dangerous as his express speed suggested, and his bowling has actually been fairly costly with an economy of 10.48 in eight T20Is and 6.41 in ODIs.

It’s the perfect opportunity for someone like Umran to make an impact given the absence of seasoned pacers like Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj in the current ODI series against the West Indies. However, in the first game of the series, he would sometimes rush the hitters with his speed, but it wasn’t dangerous.

In India’s defense, the surface was spin-friendly, therefore the speed assault was put on hold while the two specialist spinners took advantage of the situation.

Umran’s speed is, in the opinion of former Indian pacer and world cup victor RP Singh, his greatest strength, but he also has to improve his skill set and learn how to misdirect hitters.

Singh was reported by Hindustan Times as adding, “I would still maintain, his best advantage is his speed. “The talent is the issue. Currently, there is not much (ball) movement, and game preparation has to be improved. Additionally, batter setup is required. He didn’t pick up on it as fast as he ought to have. He acknowledges that the major concern is still the run. The Indian squad must thus understand when and how to employ him.

Singh believes that Umran will stay in contention with the ODI World Cup only a few months away, but India must play him often and give him more opportunities to bowl so he can recognize his flaws and strengthen them.

“It seems that he will stay informed during the World Cup. And playing a guy in one game then benching him for the next two prevents player development. They must have trust in Umran Malik and polish him if they believe he has potential, he added.

Singh urged Umran to concentrate only on seam after pointing out that he mostly used cross-seam deliveries against the West Indies in the first ODI.

Although I don’t believe there is a confidence problem, there are a few things I saw when commentating on the first ODI. He could have avoided bowling as many cross-seam deliveries as he did. Although he just bowled three overs, I thought it was insufficient despite his outstanding speed. He may have received more overs. Instead, Rohit chose to pass the ball to Kuldeep,” Singh remarked.

“He was maybe depending on cross-seam to discover reverse. I believe he ought to limit himself to seam. I am not currently aware of any significant issues. He will be more conscious of how his body is responding and whether or not he is in rhythm if he bowls 7-8 overs in a game with some reliable spells, the coach said.

If Umran is given more opportunities to play, according to Singh, who claimed 124 wickets during his international career, he would improve.

“However, I don’t notice any significant issues with his bowling. In fact, I believe that his deliveries have begun to move a little. His situation is still favorable. Added matches are required. You don’t need outside incentive when you get 2-4 wickets, Singh added.