Jake Fraser-McGurk Challenges Australian Selectors with Third Straight Quickfire 50 in IPL 2024

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Jake Fraser-McGurk, a rising star, continues to set the IPL 2024 season on fire. The swashbuckling opener smashed yet another rapid-fire fifty, putting the Cricket Australia (CA) selectors on notice regarding his exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2024 squad.

This season alone, eight half-centuries have been scored in under 20 balls, with a staggering three belonging to Jake Fraser-McGurk. He holds the record for the fastest fifty in IPL 2024, having achieved the feat twice – a 15-ball scorcher against both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians earlier this season.

Last week, Australia named their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024, and to everyone’s surprise, Jake Fraser McGurk’s name was missing.

However, after witnessing his latest impactful performance, the Australian selection committee must be having second thoughts.

Fortunately, there’s a window of opportunity. Teams can make changes to their squads until May 25th. If McGurk maintains his red-hot form, there’s a chance he might be drafted into the Australian squad after all.