Michael Clarke backs Jake Fraser-McGurk to be in Australia T20 World Cup squad

Australian top-order batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has already impressed former captain Michael Clarke with his stunning shows with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Fraser-McGurk’s stunning 84 off just 27 balls, which included 11 fours and six sixes, helped his side post a massive total of 257/4 against Mumbai
Indians, leading to a 10-run win as well.

Jake Fraser-McGurk is in sublime form in IPL 2024

However, Clarke believes that the selectors should consider including Fraser-McGurk in the Australian squad for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup in the U.S. and West Indies in June as well.

“It’s hard to leave him out to be honest, the way he’s played so far,” Clarke said.

However, Fraser-McGurk, who has yet to make his T20 international debut, joined Delhi Capitals as a replacement for the injured South African pace bowler Lungi Ngidi. He has grabbed the opportunity with both hands, scoring 247 runs in five matches at a great strike rate of 237.50 as well.

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Meanwhile, former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar also lauded his batting prowess, stating, “He’s got 22 sixes and 220 of those 247 runs have been in boundaries – that’s crazy. T20 batting at a new level.”

Jake Fraser-McGurk played a stunning knock vs MI

However, Fraser-McGurk’s big-hitting abilities already made headlines last year when he smashed a 29-ball century against Tasmania in the Marsh Cup, registering the fastest century in one-day cricket as well.

Meanwhile, Delhi assistant coach Pravin Amre also acknowledged the young batter’s unique talent, saying, “Even when we watched him in the nets, he had something different, that X-factor.”

Amre also applauded Fraser-McGurk’s smart cricket and excellent shot selection during his innings against Mumbai Indians as well.