Overview
Umran Malik is an Indian cricketer known for his fast bowling. He plays domestic cricket in India and has represented franchise sides in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is recognised primarily for the high pace he generates as a right-arm fast bowler.
Key facts
| Name | Umran Malik |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler (right-arm fast) |
| Domestic team | Jammu and Kashmir |
| IPL franchise | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Background
Malik hails from Jammu in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He came through the domestic cricket structure representing the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team in age-group and senior competitions organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Career
Domestic cricket
Malik plays for Jammu and Kashmir in domestic tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His role in the side is that of a strike bowler relying on raw pace.
Indian Premier League
He was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad and emerged as one of the franchise's quicker bowling options. His express pace drew widespread attention during his IPL appearances and he became one of the more talked-about young fast bowlers from the league.
International cricket
Malik has represented the India national cricket team in limited-overs formats, continuing the pattern of fast bowlers being introduced through white-ball cricket before broader selection.
Significance
Malik is notable as one of the few cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir to feature regularly in the IPL and to be considered for the senior India side. His emergence is often cited as an example of talent identification reaching beyond traditional Indian cricketing centres, and of the demand for genuine pace bowlers in Indian cricket.
Related topics
- Jammu and Kashmir cricket team
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Indian Premier League
- India national cricket team
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Ranji Trophy
References
- Wikidata: Q104884154