Jake Fraser-McGurk’s selection a topic of discussion for selectors as former stars back him for T20 WC spot
Jake Fraser-McGurk had been excluded from Australia's T20 WC squad
Jake Fraser-McGurk is the most-talked-about name in world cricket, with his exploits for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 speaking for itself. Considering the deadline date for the upcoming T20 World Cup (May 1) is approaching,Jake’sname is said tobe discussed within the selection committee, with former stars like Mark Waugh and Michael Clarke backing him to break into the squad.
The young right-handerwasn’teven a household name until last year; however, after making headlines for smashing the fastest List-A hundred in just 29 balls (for South Australia last year), he attracted eyeballs from all across. Soon after, he made his international debut against West Indies, hitting 41 off 18 balls in just his secondODI.
Although all 10 IPL teams overlooked him at the December auction last year, the Delhi Capitals roped in the 22-year-old as an injury replacement mid-way into the tournament. Of the 10matches DC played thus far this season, Jake played five, hitting 247 runs, including three fifties – two of which came in 15 or fewer balls.
Former Australia opener Mark Waugh was stunned byJake’sinnings against Mumbai Indians at home, where he smashed 84 off 27 balls, batting at the top. Waugh took to social media, saying Jake must be one of the first namesto beon the flight to the Caribbean and the USA for the marquee event.
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Backing him to take up theopener’sslot, Waugh posted on X,“Should be the first name on the sheet. Absolute certainty to be picked and open the batting in the World Cup.”
Former Aussie captain Michael Clarke also shared his thoughts onJake’spotential selection, saying the Geroge Bailey-led selection committee must start considering him for the 20-team tournament.
"The selectors have to be thinking about him now, with the team just a few days away from being selected,"Michael Clarke said last week, as quoted by cricket.com.au."It'shard to leave him out, to be honest,the wayhe'splayed so far."
‘He’sa risk taker’
Recently-retired ex-Australia captain Aaron Finch also echoed the same, addingJake’s style of play is that of a risk taker, and with comes a lot of perks.
"The way he plays – yes,it'shigh risk, but high risk is high reward – so you have to make sure you put the right structure around them and almost make their performances just the cherry on top on the rest of the side,"Finch said on the Willow Talk podcast recently.
Meanwhile,Australia’sfinal 15 is more or less selected, with one or two additions to the side, including that of Jake Fraser-McGurk.
