Umran Malik, who played only one game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 before being sidelined due to injury, has now been ruled out of the upcoming season as well. The speedster, known for delivering one of the fastest balls in IPL history, has struggled to participate in the tournament for two consecutive seasons. Let’s find out the reason behind his absence from IPL 2025.
Reason Why Umran Malik is not playing IPL 2025
The pace sensation will be unavailable for the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), due to an injury. Previously, the franchise secured Umran Malik for INR 75 lakh.
Who is Umran Malik replacement?
Chetan Sakariya has been announced as Umran Malik’s replacement by the franchise. The left-arm pacer has experience playing for India in one ODI and two T20Is and has taken 20 wickets in 19 IPL matches.
Umran Malik’s IPL 2025 price
The left-arm seamer has been signed by KKR for INR 75 lakh in the IPL 2025 auction.
Umran Malik’s stats in IPL
| Year | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 26 | 23 | 19* | 11.5 | 143.75 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 19 | 19* | 19 | 237.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | 3* | 4 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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