Umran Malik, the 25-year-old speedster from Jammu & Kashmir, made a much-awaited return to competitive cricket in the Buchi Babu Invitational 2025. Playing his state’s third match of the tournament on August 26, the pacer reminded fans of his raw pace by striking twice in consecutive deliveries, sending a clear signal that he is hungry […]

For Indian cricket fans, the wait to see Umran Malik back in action has been a long one. It has been more than a year since the Jammu and Kashmir speedster last played competitive cricket, his previous appearance coming in March 2024 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Mumbai Indians in the IPL. That game, which […]

Amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan, Indian pacer Umran Malik, currently part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) setup, has been advised by his family to remain in Hyderabad for his safety. The 25-year-old speedster from Jammu and Kashmir is not actively playing in IPL 2025 due to injury, but has been travelling […]

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 […]