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Watch: Umran Malik Sends Derbyshire Batter's Middle Stump Flying During India's Tour Match

Umran Malik and his extreme pace are no more a secret to anyone. The bowler caught limelight with his speed in the Indian Premier League in 2021 before putting a further better performance in the next edition. The IPL 2022 season saw Malik picking 22 wickets across 14 games with his best figures being 5/25. The performance helped Umran get an entry to the Indian squad for the series against Ireland before earning another call-up for the nation's upcoming white-ball series against England.

"Felt Special And Great Honour": Dinesh Karthik Reacts After Making India Captaincy Debut vs Derbyshire

While Team India was taking on England in the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday, Dinesh Karthik made his captaincy debut, leading a second-string Indian team in a Tour game against Derbyshire on the same day. After scoring a century against Ireland in the second T20I earlier this week, Deepak Hooda scored a match-winning fifty as India defeated Derbyshire by seven wickets. Although it was only a practice match, Karthik was elated after making his captaincy debut and shared an emotional message on social media

Deepak Hooda leads India's T20 warm-up win over Derbyshire

Hooda, who had smashed his maiden T20I ton in India's second match against Ireland, made 59 off 37 balls and shared 78 runs for the third wicket with Suryakumar Yadav (36 not out) as India chased down 151 with 20 balls to spare. Hooda's knock was decorated with five fours and two sixes while Yadav, returning from injury, struck four boundaries and one six during his unbeaten innings on Friday.

In-Form Deepak Hooda Slams 59, India Register Easy Win Against Derbyshire in T20 Warm-Up

Deepak Hooda continued his fine touch in the ongoing tour as he struck a scintillating half century to help India beat Derbyshire county side by seven wickets in a T20 warm-up match. Hooda, who had smashed his maiden T20I ton in India's second match against Ireland, made 59 off 37 balls and shared 78 runs for the third wicket with Suryakumar Yadav (36 not out) as India chased down 151 with 20 balls to spare.

"A Player Who Belongs To Rohit Sharma's Category": Former India Batter On Sanju Samson

Former India batter Aakash Chopra was impressed with Sanju Samson's performance in the second T20I against Ireland. Samson scored 77 runs off 42 balls as the Hardik Pandya-led Team India posted a massive total of 225/7 after opting to bat first. Samson replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad in India's playing XI after the latter was ruled out of the game after picking up an injury while fielding in the first T20I. While analysing the second T20I, Chopra likened Samson's batting style to that of Rohit Sharma.

Watch: Umran Malik Holds His Nerve To Defend 8 Off 3 In Last-Ball Thriller vs Ireland

Ireland gave India a run for their money despite the visitors posting a daunting total of 225/7 in the second T20I at the Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin. Displaying bravery in their batting, the Andy Balbirnie-led side pushed the match to the final delivery, but ended up four runs short. With George Dockrell and Mark Adair both in an explosive mood, India captain Hardik Pandya turned to young pacer Umran Malik, playing just his second game for the country, for the final over, with Ireland needing 17 off it.

Babar Azam surpasses Virat Kohli as world No. 1 T20I batter for longest period

Virat Kohli in becoming the world No. 1 T20I batter for the longest period of time after he maintained his top spot in the latest ICC T20 batting rankings. Kohli was the No.1 ranked T20I batter for a total of 1,013 days during his reign last decade, but Babar has now surpassed this number following his long-standing stay at the top.

'With his pace, it's difficult to hit runs': Hardik Pandya reveals his decision to hand Umran Malik last crucial over of the match

Dublin. Ireland batters were scoring boundaries and almost came close to chasing down the total, needing 17 runs from the final over to pull off a huge upset. India captain Hardik Pandya explained the reason for giving young speedster Umran Malik the responsibility of bowling the last crucial over of the match.

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Watch: Umran Malik Sends Derbyshire Batter's Middle Stump Flying During India's Tour Match

"Felt Special And Great Honour": Dinesh Karthik Reacts After Making India Captaincy Debut vs Derbyshire

Deepak Hooda leads India's T20 warm-up win over Derbyshire

In-Form Deepak Hooda Slams 59, India Register Easy Win Against Derbyshire in T20 Warm-Up

"A Player Who Belongs To Rohit Sharma's Category": Former India Batter On Sanju Samson

Watch: Umran Malik Holds His Nerve To Defend 8 Off 3 In Last-Ball Thriller vs Ireland

Babar Azam surpasses Virat Kohli as world No. 1 T20I batter for longest period

'With his pace, it's difficult to hit runs': Hardik Pandya reveals his decision to hand Umran Malik last crucial over of the match