The 22-year-old did not have a good start in IPL 2022, but since taking 2/27 against Kolkata Knight Riders, the Kashmir-based fast bowler has been making progress in the tournament. After an unforgettable 5 wicket spell, he has moved up to second place in the list of highest wicket takers this season alongside his Hyderabad teammate and left-arm fast bowler D. Natarajan.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann has praised Umran Malik. In an interview with Cricket.com, he said he would undoubtedly add Umran Malik if India were to be selected for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.
Graeme Swann says, “Without a doubt, I will take Umrah to Australia. Without a doubt! India have everything but no crack bowler. Bumra is fast, but he does not express like Umrah. Involve him as soon as possible. He easily excels in international cricket.
“Umran balls are rushing. At the start of the IPL, he was fast but bought a few feet. I told him to throw the ball first, and when I heard Dale Steyn say that was his weapon, I was excited.
Umran Malik throws very quickly, not wildly for that, he throws straight. The first ball sparked and Hardik Pandya was run out. Hardik was then dismissed for a quick short delivery. It is surprising to see how fast he bowled.
No, injuries do nothing for him. As a fast bowler when you look at Brad Lee, Shoaib Akhtar, Joffra Archer, of course you will break down but Umran only throws the ball in the T20s. It’s four overs of maximum effort, I think these are the best overs for a fast bowler, throw fast, do not think. Don’t put him in other formats for now, just play in the T20s, ”Swann added.
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