Know everything about Umran Malik including his biography, salary, net worth, bowling speed, birth place and IPL debut
Umran Malik was initially taken to the UAE by Sunrisers Hyderabad as a net bowler for the second phase of the IPL 2021. This was his second year as a net bowler for SRH, This year too he was looking set to not take part in any matches for the team. But after T. Natarajan tested positive for covid Malik was named as a short term replacement for him.
Umran Malik is a right arm fast bowler, who impressed in the domestic cricket circuit with his raw pace. With that being said, let’s take a look at his cricketing journey, salary, biography and more.
Biography, Early Life Story, Family And Cricket Career Of Umran Malik
Malik was born and raised in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on November 22nd 1999. Further information on the fast bowler has not been made available yet. It is only known that he comes from humble beginnings. Malik’s father was a fruit vendor and Malik dropped out after his 10th class because of financial troubles.
Malik was noticed by a coach at the Jammu and Kashmir sport council. He was spotted when he had joined a cricket coaching center. However, It was revealed that he was not that serious about the sport back then.
Umran Malik Career, Stats, Bowling Speed, Wickets And Teams
Umran Malik was selected for the Jammu and Kashmir U-19 team but hardly got any game time. Things started to take a turn for him when Irfan Pathan spotted him and saw great potential in the youngster. In 2021, he finally got a chance to play for Jammu and Kashmir in a List A game and also a T20 game in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
After being brought in as a replacement for T. Natrajan, Malik still did not get any game time until the 49th match of the IPL 2021. In the match against KKR he was very impressive and became the first Indian bowler to clock 150 km/hr in this year’s IPL. As said by many, Malik is still a raw talent and needs game time to further shine his skills.
Umran Malik IPL Salary and Net Worth
Umran Malik is still new to the world of professional cricket and because of this his net worth is still unknown. However, his salary for the 2021 IPL season is 10,00,000 INR. Not bad for a youngster who was initially taken as a net bowler.
Umran Malik Biography
Name: Umran Malik
Born: November 22, 1999
Hometown: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Age: 21
IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler
Matches Played: 1
Economy: 6.75