Pacer Umran Malik is all set to make his India debut in the first T20I against Ireland on Sunday, June 26 in Dublin (Malahide). He received his maiden India call-up earlier this year for the T20I series against South Africa at home. However, could not get a game in the series. Umran’s raw, fierce pace and the ability to consistently clock 150 kmph, earned him many accolades from former cricketers.
On Sunday, before the toss of the first T20I, the youngster received his T20I cap from veteran Indian pacer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar. He will become the 98th player to represent India in the T20I format. The Board of Control for Cricket in India took to its social media handles, to announce Umran Malik’s debut.
A dream come true moment!!Congratulations to Umran Malik who is all set to make his T20I debut for #TeamIndia
He gets 🧢 No.98 #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/8JXXsRJFbW
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 26, 2022
Umran Malik grabbed the headlines during the Indian Premier League 2022 season. He troubled the batters with his raw pace in the tournament. The youngster won the ‘Emerging Player of the Year’ award for his outstanding performance. In fourteen matches, he took 22 wickets at an average of 20.18, with a five and a four-wicket haul to his name. After his fantastic performance, many called for his inclusion in the Indian team.
Let’s take a look at how fans reacted to Umran Malik making his T20I debut:
Congratulations #UmranMalik for team india debut 🇮🇳 #ultimategoal
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 26, 2022
This is NOT a drill!
Umran Malik will make his international debut today 🔥 #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/bNmAjb24y5
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 26, 2022
A dream comes true in Dublin 💙
The #JammuExpress, #TeamIndia’s T20I 🧢 number 9️⃣8️⃣ 🔥#OrangeArmy #IREvIND | 📸: @BCCI pic.twitter.com/PRI0yLCtTr
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) June 26, 2022
We're all excited, aren't we? However it goes, let's allow him to grow on his own. This is a talent that doesn't come in the market everyday. Go well, Jammu Express! #UmranMalik #IREvIND
— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) June 26, 2022
Phaaad keee aaiiiyooo..🔥🔥#JammuExpress #UmranMalik #INDvsIRE #India #Cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/j4lUmc9TIe
— Anuj Nitin Prabhu (@APTalksCricket) June 26, 2022
Umran Malik makes his T20I debut. 2nd J&K player to play International T20 for India. Great moment for him.
#UmranMalik #BCCI #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/NqMZo5qzDo— Shilpi sharma (@Itsshilpisharma) June 26, 2022
Want to see Umran Malik hitting the timber today 🔥 #IREvIND
— Karamdeep (@oyeekd) June 26, 2022
Umran Malik Debut in #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 Today, a Dream comes true moment for #UmranMalik …
Go well @TheUmranMalik Well deserved opportunity for you. #INDvsIRE #IREvIND
— Cricfan (@yadavkaran_7) June 26, 2022
Welcome Umran! Hope you stay long, Bowl fast and Pick big wickets! All the best lad! #UmranMalik #UmranDebut #INDvsIRE https://t.co/jG2EzCkriY
— Tarun Bajaj (@TheTarunB) June 26, 2022
Finally, Umran Malik is making his India debut, ahead of first T20I against Ireland. #IREvIND
— Niharika Raina (@niharika_raina) June 26, 2022
Umran Malik ❤️ #INDvsIRE pic.twitter.com/5fq7YgADHO
— Sudhanshu Ranjan Singh (@memegineers_) June 26, 2022
Toss for the first T20I between India and Ireland delayed due to rain
The toss for the first T20I between Ireland and India is delayed in Dublin due to a wet outfield. The Groundstaff had covered the pitch as the rain made its way to the stadium. However, at the moment the rain has stopped and the groundstaff is back on the ground.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya will be leading the Indian team in this T20I series against Ireland. This marks his captaincy debut for India. With the ICC T20 World Cup in sight, the Indian players will be keen to make an impact against Ireland. The two-match T20I series will end with the second T20I on June 28 in Dublin.
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