Umran Malik
Umran Malik
Born/Date of Birthday: 22 November 1999
Place of Birth: Jammu CityJammu and Kashmir, India
Batting: Right-handed
Bowling: Right-arm fast
Role: Bowler
Domestic team information
2020/21–present: Jammu and Kashmir
2021–present: Sunrisers Hyderabad (squad no. 24)
Umran Malik (born 22 November 1999) is an Indian cricketer. He made his Twenty20 debut on 18 January 2021, for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He made his List A debut on 27 February 2021, for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy. In September 2021, Malik was named a short-term COVID-19 replacement for T. Natarajan by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2021 Indian Premier League.
In April 2021, he was selected as one of three net bowlers for 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL). On 3 October 2021, he made his debut in the IPL, against Kolkata Knight Riders, during the 49th match of 2021 Indian Premier League. He gained attention during the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, when he bowled five balls in a row at more than 150 kmph. As a result of his fast-bowling, he was named as a net bowler for India's team for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He made his first-class debut on 23 November 2021, for India A against South Africa A.
He was retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2022 auction.
