IPL 2022: 5 players who can be the next superstars in International cricket
The likes of Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Kieron Pollard have IPL to thank for, for their success in the international arena.
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2. Umran Malik
Umran “Bullet” Malik has definitely been the find of IPL 2022. The speedster bowled consistently above 145Kmph in all the matches he featured for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season. In fact, Umran was so fast this season that he bowled the second fastest delivery ever in the history of the IPL, a 157kmph bullet that broke the speed-o-meter and the internet with praises for the youngster. After an impressive IPL, all the hype around Umran led to him earning a maiden call-up to the Indian squad for the T20 series against South Africa.
Umran had the pace last season too, but what was missing in his armory was an accurate line and length to back up the fast deliveries. The story was different this season, as he was under the experienced hands of “Steyn Gun,” Mr. Dale Steyn. As a bowler, he wreaked havoc during his prime, terrorizing batters with his deadly pace and accurate out swingers. Dale passed on his experience to the youngster as well, and suddenly Malik was a different bowler altogether.
Umran took 22 scalps in this IPL with a threatening strike rate of 13.40, which was the best amongst all the SRH bowlers. Umran was not just the highest wicket taker for the Sunrisers, but the Jammu speedster also broke into the top five wicket takers across all teams. The most impressive thing about Umran was the yorkers that followed after a dreadful bouncer, and clearly his master, Steyn, was all smiles from the dugout seeing the youngster execute his skills. If Malik continues the same, he will be the next big thing in the Indian setup.
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