Southern Brave won the inaugural edition of The Hundred Men’s competition by defeating Birmingham Phoenix and Tymal Mills, their fast bowler played a crucial role in not only this win but in the team’s entire campaign in the tournament. Owing to his exceptional performances, Brave captain James Vince feels that the pacer must get an England call up.
“He deserves it. In my mind, it would make sense, especially with Jofra Archer not being available. He’s someone that can bowl 90 mph and bowl the slower ones as well. Not just with his batting and in the field as well, he is an asset,” Vince said in the post-match interview.
Mills took three wickets in the Eliminator, going just for eight runs against Trent Rockets and went for 1/13 against Birmingham when they were needed to score at 8.5 runs per five balls. He was able to do all this with his ability to change the pace of the ball at his will and the Vince considered it as something that would be really helpful for the English team in the Gulf during the T20 World Cup.
“To have the change of pace that he has, to bowl 90 mph and the slower ball with that accuracy, it makes him incredibly tough to face. He has been so reliable, he knows what he wants and that makes it easy for anyone to captain,” said the Brave skipper who would now be leading Hampshire in the T20 Blat Quarter Finals on August 25.
Mills picked up eight wickets in the tournament and bowled at an economy of 1.11 RPB 9Runs Per Ball), which is the lowest for The Hundred 2021. The 29-year-old had made his England debut in 2016 and could only play five matches. Thus, this return could see him having another craft at international cricket.