A new setback for the Indian team just before the Asian Games. Talented Indian pacer Shivam Mavi sustained an injury just a few days before this prestigious tournament. Another star pacer Umran Malik likely to be replace Mavi in the squad. The Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China this year.
A brief of the injury:
Undoubtedly Mavi’s injury is a big blow for the Asian Games just a week before the tournament. The official announcement is yet to come but from some sources, Jammu pacer Umran Malik is set to replace Mavi. even before the preparatory camp in Bangalore, the team was hit by this news. Netizens are curious to know the nature of his injury.
Umran’s strength:
Umran Malik made he was selected as a net bowler but later made his IPL debut against KKR in 2021. He came into the limelight in his match against Royal Challengers Bangalore He bowled five balls more than a speed of 150kmph. After that, he joined the Indian team as a net bowler. In 2022 IPl against Gujrat Titans, he took his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket. After this fiery performance, he was selected in T20 against South Africa. He made his T20 debut against Ireland. He made his ODI debut in November 2022 against New Zealand.
Indian cricket fans are excited about the new adventure. They are eagerly waiting for the performance Indian team in this tournament. Ruturaj Gaikwad is named as a captain. But there are some strict guidelines in the Asian Games 2023 village. Team India can’t carry a reserve player with them. Before heading on the new journey BCCI organized a two-week camp in Bangalore. VVS Laxman and Sairaj Bahutule will nurture that talent with more. It is a setback for Shivam Mavi but on the other side, it is a golden opportunity for Umran Malik to showcase his talent in front of the world.
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