MUMBAI: Umran Malik has hit the headlines after he clocked above 150kmph in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The speedster from Jammu and Kashmir has been breathing fire for Hyderabad. The 22-year-old also bowled the fastest delivery in the IPL with a 157kmph screamer in a match against Delhi Capitals.
In 11 matches, he has picked 15 wickets, including a five-wicket haul against table-toppers Gujarat, which is the first side to book their berth in the play-offs this season.
Malik’s performance has led many to believe that he should be fast-tracked into the Indian cricket team, especially with the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in Australia in six months’ time.
South African pace legend and SRH bowling coach Dale Steyn that the time is ripe to induct him into the national team.
“He is an all-out fast bowler. Some of the stats—above 90 per cent of his deliveries are around 142 to 145kmph—tell you he is looking for pace all the time,” said Steyn.
