India’s rookie fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed is hopeful of making the cut into the World Cup squad. Ahmed believes a left-arm pacer can bring many advantages to the table. In fact, Ahmed had a decent outing for the India National Cricket Team. Thus, he could be contention for the World Cup place.
However, Khaleel Ahmed was not selected for the home series against Australia. Consequently, there is a slim chance that he may break into the World Cup squad through the back door.
Ahmed is hopeful of making his place in World Cup squad.
Meanwhile, the southpaw seamer has played eight One Day Internationals in which he has scalped nine wickets. He has bowled with confidence and the Rajasthan pacer has bowled with an average of 30.73. Furthermore, he has bowled with an economy rate of 5.37.
“The team will need a left-arm fast bowler in the World Cup. There is no doubt that we have talented right-arm fast bowlers. We have (Jasprit) Bumrah, Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) Bhai and (Mohammed) Shami Bhai. But a left-arm fast bowler will be an added advantage for the team as he has the ability to create different angles. A right-hand batsman will find it difficult to play a left-arm pacer, especially in the death overs. It will have a huge impact on the World Cup (campaign),” Khaleel was quoted as saying by Timesofindia.com.
Khaleel Ahmed believes he is raring to go and he would like to contribute to the team’s cause if he gets a chance in the playing XI.
“Selection is not in my hands, but all I want to say is that I am prepared and ready if I get the chance,” he added.
Ahmed is really hopeful of making the World Cup squad. However, Ahmed’s inexperience could be his weak link when the selectors will sit down to select India’s squad tomorrow (15th April).
“I am really hoping that I will be selected for the World Cup,” Khaleel said
Khaleel Ahmed had an impressive Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy as he scalped 12 wickets in four matches. However, the left-hand pacer is yet to achieve his chance while playing in the Indian Premier League for Sunrisers Hyderabad.