Sharma emphasized that both Mavi and Malik have shown that they have the potential to fill the shoes of senior fast bowlers in the national team. He opined that the two youngsters have the talent to go a long way in their careers.
The veteran coach stated that the emergence of Mavi and Malik is a wonderful sign. Highlighting their impressive performances against Sri Lanka, Sharma claimed that the future of Indian fast bowling is very bright.
Speaking to India News Sports, Sharma said:
He added:
Playing in his debut T20I match, Mavi bagged a stunning four-fer to dent Sri Lanka’s chances of chasing down the Men in Blue’s total of 162. Malik too chipped in with a tidy spell, picking up two crucial wickets as the Hardik Pandya-led side eked out a thrilling two-run victory.
“Our youngsters handled the pressure really well” - Reetinder Singh Sodhi on India’s win
During the discussion, former cricketer Reetinder Singh Sodhi highlighted how the new-look Indian side performed admirably under pressure to clinch victory in their first T20I encounter.
He applauded the team’s youngsters for stepping up against a strong Sri Lankan side. Sodhi stated:
Rajkumar Sharma further went on to say that Hardik Pandya and Co. winning their first match of the year could do wonders for their confidence. He noted that it isn’t a mean feat to beat a side like Sri Lanka, especially in T20 cricket.
He elaborated:
The home team has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series thanks to their victory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The second fixture is set to be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday, January 5.
0 votes
