Jan 19, 2023Did you know this about Umran Malik, India's fastest bowlerResham Sengar
The fastest Indian bowler is here
India’s pace bowler Umran Malik throwed the ball at 155 kph in the first T20I against Sri Lanka, thus breaking Jasprit Bumrah’s record. google
Family background
His father is a fruit seller and his mother is a home-maker. Nonetheless, his father has always supported his dream. google
As a child
As a toddler, Umraan would pick up the ball and bat to play cricket all day. He would state his intention to be a cricketer even then. google
Crazing for the ball
As a child, Umraan would visit the ground next to a dargah in his hometown. He would practice throwing the ball all day even when the sun was too hot! His passion for cricket did not allow him to complete high school. google
From Tennis to Cricket
Before playing cricket, Umraan was interested in playing tennis and used to get coaching and mentorship from a training institute. With time, he developed interest in cricket. google
Re-hired for 4 crores
He was retained by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL Mega Auction 2022 for a whopping INR 4 Crore. google
Irfan as his role model
Umran’s career has been heavily influenced by cricketer Irfan Pathan. google
Umraan was not serious in his early days
According to Randhir Singh Manhas, a coach at the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, Umraan would come for practice one day and then not come for three days. However, he had the ability to bowl at a raw pace even then. google
Not giving up after failure
Umraan was selected in J&K’s U-19 squad but was removed in every game that the team played. Yet, he did not lose heart. google
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