Young Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Umran Malik recently showed that former Indian skipper Virat Kohli advised him to work hard on his bowling and better fitness. The former captain also instructed Malik not to worry about getting selected for the Indian team.
Malik burst onto the scene during IPL 2021 when he appeared for the Sunrisers Hyderabad side and bowled at high speeds of near 150 Kmph. Bowlers with such a pace are rare in India, which immediately thrust the 22-year-old into the spotlight.
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Malik was later bought SRH for 4 crores ahead of the mega-auction. It will be exciting to see how he played for the Hyderabad side this season. Consistent performance in IPL 2022 might open the entrance for his selection in the Indian team.
While talking to India.com, Malik opened up about his conversation with Virat Kohli told:
“Virat Kohli spoke to me and told me to work on my bowling and improve my fitness. He told me to work hard, and once I do that, the India cap is not too far away. He said I will get my chance when the time comes.”
“It remains to be seen how he play with the pressure of trust”- Wasim Jaffer about Umran Malik.
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer expressed excitement about how Umran Malik played in IPL 2022 with the added pressure of a hefty price tag of 4 crores. During a conversation on ESPNcricinfo, Wasim Jaffer gave his opinion on the accomplished Jammu and Kashmir youngster and said:
“Sunrisers Hyderabad retained Umran Malik. It remains to be seen how he performs with the pressure of expectations, having been retained. He is somebody who bowls 150 clicks (kph). It will be really interesting to see how he turns up in the tournament this time.”
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