I Backed Umran Since He Has Pace, Reveals Hardik Pandya

In the Ireland series, Indian team captain Hardik Pandya said, Express Pace was the only reason for allowing Umran Malik to bowl the final over of T20 International, in the June 29 match. "I backed Umran since he has pace. With his pace, it's difficult for people to hit", said Pandya. Notably, Umran Malik who bowled for Ireland in the last over (6 balls) defended 17 runs, with only 266 runs.