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Umran Malik determined not to compromise on pace on comeback bid

December 07, 2025 7:50 pm

Umran Malik is determined not to become a medium pacer, as speed is what sets him apart from most of the bowlers currently on the national circuit.

Sunil Narine backs Umran Malik to excel for KKR in IPL 2026: 'I think you need that X factor when it comes to pace in IPL'

December 05, 2025 5:34 pm

Umran initially burst on to the scene in his 4-year-association with Sunrisers Hyderabad when he bowled a 157kph delivery, the third fastest by an Indian in IPL.

'A bowler who bowls at 150 knows that he is a king': Umran Malik aims at India comeback

November 28, 2025 8:29 pm

Malik remained unfazed by the competition he might face in his return to the Indian side.

While the BCCI has introduced a targeted fast bowlers pool with central contracts to the best performers in the domestic circuit, it hasn’t been able to find a steady supply chain. (PTI Photo)

Knock knock, is any fast bowler out there in Ranji Trophy?

October 14, 2025 6:09 pm

Even as the Indian Test team struggles to find a good third pacer, Lakshmipathy Balaji, former player and a coach in domestic cricket, reckons it’s time to tweak pitches to produce fast men.

Prasidh Krishna, Mayank Yadav, Akash Deep, Umran Malik, Harshit Rana – long list of pacers who can blossom with Morne Morkel as India's bowling coach

August 16, 2024 10:17 pm

Ex-South Africa speedster was Gautam Gambhir's first choice as the tall pacer was the most difficult bowler he faced, and they worked together in IPL as well.

How Umran Malik is plotting his comeback path

August 14, 2024 11:41 am

He had flown under the radar in the last two years, but with tweaks from Irfan Pathan and renewed belief, he has quietly hit the redemption road.

Umran Malik not groomed, Mayank Yadav not considered, will selectors consider Arshdeep Singh or Khaleel Ahmed for T20 World Cup?

April 25, 2024 8:46 am

With Mohammed Shami injured and Mohammed Siraj off the boil, there is not much experienced support to back Jasprit Bumrah's X-factor

Lucknow Super Giants' Mayank Yadav bowls a delivery during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Story of how Mayank Yadav became a 150kph pacer? A fake Ratan Tata quote, true resolve and genuine pace

April 07, 2024 1:51 pm

A fake quote attributed to Ratan Tata, true resolve and genuine pace went in the making of Delhi's 150 kph plus pacer. The decision to fast-track the speed sensation will be watched with bated breath, drawing contrasting approaches of India and Pakistan

Surfaces favouring slow cutters have kept Umran Malik out; could Mayank Yadav's sizzling show nudge SRH to bring out their pace ace?

April 05, 2024 2:19 pm

SRH lacks a middle-over enforcer, a role Umran Malik can be given; after bursting onto the scene in 2022 and making his debut for India, Umran Malik's has been off the boil since the 2023 season