IPL 2021 Fastest Bowler: Umran Malik himself narrates his ‘life story’, check video of Journey from Srinagar to fastest bowler in IPL 2021 – Kashmir’s fast bowler Umran Malik, who recently became IPL 2021’s fastest bowler playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, opened up on his journey of playing cricket in Kashmir to becoming one of SRH’s potent weapon in the 2nd phase of the IPL.
From bowling on pitches filled with potholes to bowling the fastest ball of #IPL2021.
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— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 9, 2021
Talking about his family Umran said,” My two sisters, Mother and Father has supported me a lot. They never asked me to stop playing. They always used to tell me that play cricket just does not go into bad habits. First when I announced that I will be playing the IPL. They did not realise how big it is, later everyone was happy for me.”
Malik, who was brought into the squad as a replacement for Covid-19 positive T Natrajan showcased his talent in the last few games of the season. In the game against Mumbai Indian, he bowled a ball at the speed of 153 KMPH which was the fastest ball of IPL 2021. He trounced top foreign stars like KKR’s Lokie Ferguson and DC’s Anrich Nortje.
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There are fast bowlers, and then there is Umran Malik 🔥#OrangeArmy #OrangeOrNothing #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/7J0w6yhlIW
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 6, 2021
“In my childhood, I used to play tennis-ball cricket. Where we used to live there was a great cricket environment. My brother used to tell me to go and play in the stadium. But I was so serious about cricket then. When I used to go out for tournaments my father used to send someone with me. But when he was assured that I am just playing cricket he was happy. He used to scold me as well when I used to come home late,” Umran said.
Umran also recalled that when he went for his first trial he did not have cricket shoes. “I never used to go for trials. The first time I went the coach asked me why are you wearing spikes. Then I bought spikes and My journey started from U-19 then U-23,” Umran recalled.
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