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Just days before Australia name their T20 World Cup squad, Jake Fraser-McGurk has made an irresistible demand for a place with his latest staggering demonstration of batting pyrotechnics in the IPL.
The 22-year-old Delhi Capitals opener pulverised the Mumbai Indians attack to the tune of 84 off just 27 balls at Delhi's home Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, including a half-century off 15 deliveries, the joint-fourth fastest in IPL annals.
It propelled Delhi, again without David Warner who's still nursing an injured finger, to a massive 4-257, with Mumbai then falling short by 10 runs on 9-247, despite a late blast from Tim David, with his 17-ball 37.
Watching Fraser-McGurk from the commentary box, former Australia captain Michael Clarke could only enthuse: 'The selectors have to be thinking about him now, with the team just a few days away from being selected. It's hard to leave him out to be honest, the way he's played so far.
Aussie youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk has sent a strong statement to T20 selectors
'I imagine conditions will be pretty similar in the Caribbean, slower wickets with that extra power in the power play needed. He's done his chances no harm and I'd love to see him in that squad of 15.'
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