Indian team is currently playing the three ODI match series against New Zealand at home. Men in blue already clinch the series by 2-0 and will try to win the last ODI encounter to whitewash the kiwis. In this series, the Indian bowling attack performance was exceptional, but veteran Pakistani wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal stated that the Indian cricket team needed to select Umran Malik in the playing XI to make him a proper pacer. He will play a big role on the batting-friendly pitches and can be an important asset for his team. After the return of Jasprit Bumrah, the men in the blue bowling lineup will become strong.
“This Indian bowling unit might struggle in good batting conditions, especially against top teams. India needs to accommodate Umran Malik in the playing XI. He is getting better and better and can surely prove to be a match-winner. The bowling lineup will look very strong when Jasprit Bumrah returns, “Akmal explained in a video on his YouTube channel.
The Pakistan cricketer further added that Indians would look forward to whitewash the kiwis in the home. They are in good form, and it will give them very good confidence before the ODI World Cup 2023; it will work as an energy booster for them.
“India should look to whitewash New Zealand. The team is very confident, and the players look in a good rhythm. The good thing about this Indian side is that they have won matches while both were chasing and defending. We have seen in the past that they prefer to chase. However, they want to tick all the boxes ahead of the World Cup, “Akmal further added.
