Genuine tempo of Umran Malik might be laborious to disregard: Ian Chappell

India’s cricketing institution has over time proven persistence in grooming a pack of world-class bowlers however in close to future, the real tempo of Umran Malik might be laborious to disregard, feels former Australia captain Ian Chappell.

Chappell, some of the revered voices in world cricket, says that the appearance of IPL has acted as a catalyst for India’s “enormous depth in pace bowling” and it’s not displaying any indicators of abating.

“India’s pace-bowling revolution shows no sign of abating, and the name on IPL watchers’ lips is currently that of the pacy Umran Malik. In the past India has displayed patience in developing its fast-bowling group but the genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore,” Chappell wrote in his column for ‘ESPNcricinfo’.

“In a world where fast bowling is a valuable commodity, India are now a shining light.” The IPL certainly has performed an enormous function in reworking India from a facet with potential to a dominant pressure in world cricket.

“India are currently a dominant international side and if they continue to show the required resolve, will continue to be a leading team. That is an envious position and India can thank the highly successful IPL for much of their lofty reputation.”

Chappell feels that India’s tempo bowling arsenal is a matter of “envy” for rival nations.

“The development of star quick bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj has been instrumental in India’s improved overseas reputation. There is also a depth below that group, in the successful Ishant Sharma, the underrated Umesh Yadav, and handy back-up in Shardul Thakur.”

Chappell, who first toured India in 1969 and performed in opposition to the highest sides in his time, believes the scenario now’s a far cry from the times when some Indian gamers have been pleased being non-playing members in adversarial circumstances.

“India have evolved from a team that had a reputation where some players treasured the blazer, sweater and cap more than actual selection in the Test side, to one that was extremely difficult to beat under any conditions,” he wrote.

“However, India, who had produced the odd faster bowler, lacked a pace conglomerate. Then the IPL began to bare its teeth, and now we have the current generation of fast bowlers to round out a versatile attack, which accompanies a strong batting line-up and a decent catching combination,” he added.