“Here’s wishing #TeamIndia’s young pace sensation @umran malik 01 a very happy birthday,” the BCCI wrote alongside an image of the fast bowler.
The tweet, however, did not go over well with some fans. They peppered the BCCI with tough questions about Umran Malik’s absence from the current New Zealand T20I series.
Umran Malik, arguably India’s fastest pacer right now, turned 23 on Tuesday.
Former India cricketers such as Irfan Pathan and Robin Uthappa sent their best wishes to the tearaway right-arm fast bowler from Jammu. “Wishing Umran Malik, the young speedster, a very happy birthday.” “May you break many stumps,” Irfan said on Twitter. “Merry birthday, Umran Malik!” Have a fantastic year ahead of you! “Looking forward to seeing more of you on the big stage!!” Uthappa tweeted.
The BCCI also took to Twitter to wish Umran a happy birthday on his 23rd birthday.
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Following India’s semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup in Australia, many experts emphasized the importance of having an express pacer in the Indian bowling unit.
When there was no swing available, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh appeared toothless, as they did in the semi-final against England.
The team India chose for the New Zealand series painted a similar picture. With the return of Umran Malik and Mohammed Siraj to the squad, there was a focus on pace.
The XI that played in the second T20I at Mount Maunganui after the series opener in Wellington was washed out without a ball being bowled, however, saw little change, at least in the mindset.
Umran was ignored as India was stuck with the experience of Bhuvneshwar and the guile of young Arshdeep.
Even in the third T20I, the only change that India made was replacing off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar with medium pacer Harshal Patel as Umran Malik continued to warm the benches.
Umran burst onto the international scene in the Ireland series. He was rewarded with the India cap after a stellar show for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2022.
Umran played a couple of matches in Ireland and then one against England but was dropped after that.
Here’s how fans reacted to BCCI’s tweet commemorating Umran Malik’s birthday.
Kilaye to ho nhi use jab apki scheme me mohammad siraj h to aapne shami ki jagah use kyu nhi khilaya , ab achanak se aap siraj ko le aye jab md siraj wc khilana hi nhi h to nye bowlers ko kyu nhi khilate
— vinda (@vindaT83317288) November 22, 2022
it's time @BCCI give equal opportunity to youngsters for T20 rather than burning talent out on the bench while hoping and waiting for the big names to perform as was the case with the two recent wc n Asia cup selection!While pak played a young afridi @18yrs for the WC 21
— Anil Kumar (@AnilKum97289726) November 22, 2022
Young talent ko chance do na ki sirf paani pilane ko le jao whaa , world cup me dekh lia Rohit and Rahul ko apne man ki marji karne ka natiza
— Shalini Negi🇮🇳 (@Shalininegi13) November 22, 2022
Aaj umran ko bday gift dedo bcci wlao ,aaj to lord bhuvi ko rest dedo
— Shalini Negi🇮🇳 (@Shalininegi13) November 22, 2022
Here's wishing #TeamIndia’s young pace sensation @umran_malik_01 a very happy birthday 🎂👏 pic.twitter.com/TNy0ijTwgD
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 22, 2022
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