‘Sirf Pani Pilani ke lie le jao vahan’- Fans mock Indian Cricket Board as latter wishes Umran Malik on his 23rd birthday

Umran Malik: (Image Source: Twitter)

India’s rising pace sensation, Umran Malik turned 23 on Tuesday. He is currently with the Indian team for the ongoing tour of New Zealand. On the special occasion, several former and current cricketers took to Twitter to extend wishes to the pacer.

Former India pacer, Irfan Pathan, took to his Twitter handle and wrote,

“Wishing the young speedster Umran Malik a very happy birthday. May you break many stumps,”

Former Indian batter, Robin Uthappa also wrote a heartfelt message for the Indian young pacer on his birthday.

“Happy birthday Umran Malik Have a super successful year ahead! Looking forward to watching more of you on the big stage.”, he wrote.

Notably, the Indian Cricket Board took to their Twitter handle to wish Umran Malik on his 23rd birthday.

"Here's wishing #TeamIndia’s young pace sensation @umran_malik_01 a very happy birthday.", the Indian Cricket Board wrote on its Twitter handle.

Here's wishing #TeamIndia’s young pace sensation @umran_malik_01 a very happy birthday 🎂👏 pic.twitter.com/TNy0ijTwgD

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 22, 2022

However, the fans weren't too impressed with the Indian Cricket Board’s post and, rather, criticized them for not giving him enough opportunities on the big stage.

Netizens bombarded the post with some tough questions. It is pertinent to mention that Umran Malik is part of India’s team which is currently playing a T20 series against New Zealand. However, he couldn’t make it into the playing XI in any game.

The first match was whitewashed due to rain, while India won the second match by 65 runs. The third match is currently underway but Umran Malik continues to warm the benches and the fans aren’t happy about that.

Here’s a look at how the fans have reacted to the Indian Cricket Board’s post for Umran Malik:

Line or length ese bench pr baithe baithe sudhr jayegi kya...🤔🤔

— Deepak sharma (@its_deepak____) November 22, 2022

Aise hin barbaad karoge kya iska talent..jaise Shikhar Dhawan ko select nahi kiye because of third class kl Rahul Shikhar Dhawan has not been selected...what a politics

— Tanmay Abhishek Nayak 🇮🇳 (@abhisek_tanmay) November 22, 2022

ooh bhai isko team ma Select Karo yaar 🥲

— SAMI KHAN (@Insafians009) November 22, 2022

Young talent ko chance do na ki sirf paani pilane ko le jao whaa , world cup me dekh lia Rohit and Rahul ko apne man ki marji karne ka natiza

— Shalini Negi🇮🇳 (@Shalininegi13) November 22, 2022

it's time @BCCI give equal opportunity to youngsters for T20 rather than burning talent out on the bench while hoping and waiting for the big names to perform as was the case with the two recent wc n Asia cup selection!While pak played a young afridi @18yrs for the WC 21

— Anil Kumar (@AnilKum97289726) November 22, 2022

Kilaye to ho nhi use jab apki scheme me mohammad siraj h to aapne shami ki jagah use kyu nhi khilaya , ab achanak se aap siraj ko le aye jab md siraj wc khilana hi nhi h to nye bowlers ko kyu nhi khilate

— vinda (@vindaT83317288) November 22, 2022

Following impressive performances for Hyderabad in the 2022 edition of the Indian T20 League, Umran Malik was handed his maiden India call-up on the Ireland tour. He played a couple of matches against Ireland and then one game against England but hasn’t played any game, since.