McGrath’s comments come amidst various debates about Indian speedster Umran Malik and his fast-tracking into the Indian team due to his searing pace. Malik has struggled on the international stage, with batsmen using his pace and lack of consistency to score easily.
Many believe the youngster should cut down on pace and focus on hitting the right areas consistently. However, speaking to Cricket.com, Glenn McGrath opined that while control is important, bowling quick is an asset that cannot be overlooked. He said:
McGrath added:
Glenn McGrath on how pacers are scouted at MRF Pace Foundation
Glenn McGrath has been working with the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai for a while now and is currently the organization’s director. The Australian opened up on how they scout youngsters based on their talent as well as their willingness to put in the hard yards. On this, he stated:
McGrath continued:
He added:
The MRF Pace Foundation has played a significant role in adding depth to the crop of talented pacers in India. Avesh Khan is the latest speedster to make it into the Indian team after his stint at the Pace Foundation.
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