IPL 2023: Indian pacer Umran Malik has attracted the attention of legends and cricket fans all around the world with his raw, thrilling pace. The 23-year-old pacer’s performances, first for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL and now for the Indian team, have drawn the attention of all. Amid his rise to stardom, SRH coach and legendary SourthAfrica bowler Dale Steyn’s guru mantra to Jammu & Kashmir speedster has been revealed. Follow InsideSport.IN for LIVE updates about Indian Premier League 2023 and IND vs SL
IPL 2023: Fast & Furious Umran Malik ‘born to ride FERRARI’, SRH coach Dale Steyn’s guru mantra to Jammu & Kashmir speedster revealed, CHECK out
Umran Malik has come a long way from being a net bowler for the Sunrisers Hyderabad to playing for India in T20Is and ODIs. During the first T20I match against Sri Lanka, the pace sensation recorded an astounding bowling speed of 155 kmph. According to reports, it was the quickest delivery by an Indian in international cricket.
His time spent working with former South African pacer Dale Steyn at Sunrisers Hyderabad has stoked his desire to bowl quickly.
When the previous IPL season came to an end, Malik was in Jammu. While there, he told Raman Thaploo, a J&K cricketer who has closely followed Malik’s progress, an amusing account about what Steyn told him during SRH’s last game.
“Dale Steyn told Umran, ‘You are born to ride a Ferrari, never switch to a Fiat,’” Thaploo recalls the conversation.
“Tom Moody and Muttiah Muralitharan’s advice was to never compromise with his pace because it is his weapon by which he can terrorise batsmen,” adds Thaploo.
IPL 2023: Fast & Furious Umran Malik ‘born to ride FERRARI’, SRH coach Dale Steyn’s guru mantra to Jammu & Kashmir speedster revealed, CHECK out
Malik, a son of a fruit vendor from the humble Jammu neighbourhood of Gujjar Nagar, is renowned for inspiring dread in the hearts of opposing batters.
Despite bowling at 155 kph, Malik’s coach Randhir Manhas claims that he is not worried about reaching the 160 kph level.
“I spoke to him today [Tuesday] also and trust me he is not losing his sleep in order to reach that 160 barrier. He is a rhythm bowler and someday he might bowl 160 but that will be one ball. His main aim is to bowl all six deliveries in the high 140s,” says Manhas.
IPL 2023: Fast & Furious Umran Malik ‘born to ride FERRARI’, SRH coach Dale Steyn’s guru mantra to Jammu & Kashmir speedster revealed, CHECK out
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