Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn recently shared an interesting anecdote about Umran Malik, a young pacer once touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket. While Steyn believed that introducing slower deliveries at key moments would benefit Umran’s bowling, the young speedster had other ideas—and he made sure to prove the legend […]

In a significant development ahead of IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for the injured Umran Malik. The Jammu & Kashmir speedster has been ruled out of the tournament due to an unspecified injury, dealing a blow to the defending champions. Umran Malik was acquired by […]

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been released from the Team B squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, set to begin on September 5. While the reason for his release hasn’t been disclosed, Jadeja remains in contention for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. In addition to Jadeja’s absence, fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Umran […]

The young fiery pacer from J&K, Umran Malik, has already risen to cricketing fame with his blistering pace during the just-concluded 2022 Indian Premier League. He was clocked consistently for speeds in excess of 150 km/hr, which turned him overnight into a sensation and put him in the national team. After that breakout season in […]

In the realm of cricket, the allure of fast bowlers remains timeless, captivating fans with their thunderous deliveries that strike fear into the hearts of batsmen. Among these fiery pacers, the emergence of 21-year-old Mayank Yadav from Lucknow Super Giants has sparked a frenzy in the cricketing world, as his blistering pace leaves opponents shell-shocked […]

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has questioned Umran Malik’s absence from all recent Indian squads, including the India A sides. However, he is not even a part of the 16-member Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan as well. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra said: “Till some time back, […]

The Indian cricket team bound for the Asian Games in Hangzhou has been hit by a significant setback as fast bowler Shivam Mavi sustained an injury recently, casting doubt on his participation in the continental games. However, the exact nature and severity of his injury remain undisclosed. Reports from The Indian Express indicate that the […]

Legendary Brian Lara has bestowed valuable advice upon Umran Malik, emphasizing that sheer pace should not be the sole weapon in the 23-year-old fast bowler’s arsenal. Lara encouraged the young pacer to learn from the evolution of some of the world’s greatest pacers and how they diversified their skills over time to excel at the […]

Former SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Brian Lara recently shared that Indian fast bowler Umran Malik cannot just depend on his express pace in international cricket. The veteran also said that while speed will give Umran early success, he needs to have other options in his repertoire to trouble the batters at the highest level […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra said Umran Malik’s underutilization implies that the pacer is falling behind among Indian pacers for a place in the World Cup squad as well. The Indian team were bowled out for 181 after being asked to bat first in the second ODI against the West Indies in […]