5 days, 4 hours ago

Sreesanth backs Umran Malik to bounce back: Forget the past, believe in yourself

World Cup-winning former fast bowler Santhakumaran Sreesanth has urged young pacers in the country to recognise the importance of commitment and recovery. Backing the injury-prone Umran Malik to make a strong comeback, Sreesanth emphasised the need to focus on match fitness and smart field management to achieve consistent success. Speaking to IndiaToday.in, the JioStar expert cited quotes from Kapil Dev and Virat Kohli to inspire young fast bowlers struggling with injuries amid a demanding cricket calendar. THIN LINE BETWEEN FOOLISHNESS AND BRAVERY Sreesanth praised Umran for his commitment to raw pace but urged him to be smarter with his training, recovery, and understand the fine line between 'bravery and foolishness'. 'DON'T CALL IT SACRIFICE' Sreesanth also quoted Virat Kohli on why working hard for one's passion is not a sacrifice, urging young fast bowlers to give their all and seize opportunities.

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Major takeaways from SRH vs RR: How Kishan has justified SRH’s strategy and what Royals’ bowlers must change

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2 days, 2 hours ago

Major takeaways from SRH vs RR: How Kishan has justified SRH’s strategy and what Royals’ bowlers must change

Firstpost

Sunrisers Hyderabad made a statement in their IPL 2025 opener, defeating Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in a high-scoring thriller. Ishan Kishan proves to be perfect fit for Hyderabad A century in just 45 balls and a match-winning knock of 106* off just 47 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes — Kishan’s debut innings for Sunrisers was everything he …

3 days, 3 hours ago

SRH's predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan adds to batting prowess, Will Adam Zampa get a look in?

Hindustan Times

Sunrisers Hyderabad were arguably the most exciting team in IPL 2024, their ultra-aggressive style making for some unbelievable scores throughout the tournament. Despite registering three of the four highest ever scores in IPL history, the men in orange ultimately fell short of the true goal, getting devastated by KKR in the final to finish as runners-up. A pair of southpaws …

IPL 2025: When Umran Malik proved Dale Steyn 'wrong' with 155 kmph thunderbolt

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1 week, 1 day ago

IPL 2025: When Umran Malik proved Dale Steyn 'wrong' with 155 kmph thunderbolt

India Today

Former Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach and legendary South Africa pacer Dale Steyn recalled how Umran Malik once proved him wrong by backing himself and bowling a thunderbolt yorker. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule Steyn then revealed how during a match he thought Umran would bowl a slower one, only for the pacer to go full …

Umran Malik ruled out of IPL 2025 due to injury, KKR name Chetan Sakariya as replacement

Hindustan Times

Pace sensation Umran Malik has been ruled out of the upcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League. Umran Malik ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an injury. Earlier, Umran Malik had expressed his eagerness to join KKR and work with bowling coach Bharat Arun. KKR to begin season on March 22 The IPL 2025 season will begin on …

IPL 2025: KKR suffer huge blow as Umran Malik ruled out, defending champions rope in Chetan Sakariya as replacement

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1 week, 2 days ago

IPL 2025: KKR suffer huge blow as Umran Malik ruled out, defending champions rope in Chetan Sakariya as replacement

Live Mint

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a huge blow ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 after pacer Umran Malik was ruled out of the upcoming edition due to an injury. Having made his IPL debut in 2021, Umran Malik played just three games for two wickets in his maiden season. However, his form dipped in the next two seasons, …

1 week, 3 days ago

Tearaway pacer Umran Malik ruled out of IPL 2025, KKR announce replacement

India Today

Fast bowler Umran Malik was ruled out of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League on Sunday, March 16. Kolkata Knight Riders picked Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for Umran Malik for the upcoming edition of the TATA Indian Premier League 2025. Sakariya, a left-arm medium pacer, joins KKR for INR 75 Lakh," the Indian Premier League website announced …

1 week, 3 days ago

Team India youngster declared fit after injury during England series, set for return in IPL 2025

Hindustan Times

Team India youngster Nitish Kumar Reddy is reportedly set to make his return to the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season after successfully recovering from a side strain that sidelined him since January. Nitish Kumar Reddy during IPL 2024 The 21-year-old Andhra cricketer last featured for India in the first T20I against England at Eden …

1 week, 4 days ago

IPL 2025: Full list of players injured, unavailable for upcoming season; replacements, updated squads

The Hindu

The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 22 with defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens. Here is a look at the players who won’t be available for the upcoming IPL season: HARRY BROOK England batter Brook pulled out of IPL 2025 to prioritise his commitments for the …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fully fit Umran Malik eager to help KKR win their 2nd consecutive IPL trophy

India Today

India fast bowler Umran Malik is elated to join Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. Notably, Malik was bought for his base price of INR 75 lakh in the IPL 2025 mega auction by KKR after being released by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the bidding event. After the last two below-par seasons, Malik is eager to …

5 months ago

India Embraces Emerging Stars Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak for T20I Series Against South Africa

India Today

India have announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, with two notable first-time call-ups: Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak. Ramandeep Singh, a 29-year-old all-rounder, showcased his big-hitting ability with 125 runs in the IPL final. Vijaykumar Vyshak, a 27-year-old right-arm medium pacer, impressed with 10 wickets in the Duleep Trophy. Both players will add fresh …

6 months, 1 week ago

Umran, Mayank and India’s long wait for the fast men

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Fast bowling isn’t easy business. Mayank Yadav burst onto the scene in the 2024 IPL season and played just four matches before his body broke down From Wes Hall to Jeff Thomson, from Shoaib Akhtar to Brett Lee — there have been fast bowlers who, over the years, have enthralled with their high-adrenalin approach. Umran hasn’t played since March …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paras Mhambrey's 'mentally challenged' take on Umran Malik's terrible India fall: 'He came through IPL. That's 24 balls'

Hindustan Times

Umran Malik has faded and how? Nonetheless, Umran had his moments, his 151 kph rocket breaking Bangladesh batter Najmul Shanto's stumps into two and another 150 kph scorcher sending one of the bails flying way past the 30 yard circle. He last played for India in July 2023, more than a year ago, and even his IPL performances have dipped …

10 months ago

SRH vs RR, IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Five Players To Watch Out For In Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Match

ABP News

IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 SRH vs RR: Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals are all set to square off in SRH vs RR Indian Premier League 2024 Qualifier 2 match on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The team that emerges victorious in tonight's IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 will face two-time IPL winners Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian …

10 months ago

Ex-SRH coach feels Impact Player role not helping India star in IPL: ‘He has not bowled well or been injured’

Hindustan Times

Australia’s Mitchell Starc triggered a top-order collapse of the Sunrisers Hyderabad as the former champions failed to earn a direct entry into the Indian Premier League 2024 final on Tuesday. Sunrisers Hyderabad players celebrate after the dismissal of Kolkata Knight Riders' Rahmanullah Gurbaz With Starc and Sunil Narine reducing SRH to 121-6, Hyderabad opted to add Sanvir Singh as an …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

SRH's Abhishek Sharma making opening statement in IPL 2024

Hindustan Times

Travis Head is arguably the most in-form batter in the world at the moment and being his opening partner can be easy, yet challenging. Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma celebrates the team's victory against Lucknow Super Giants Then, it is to young Abhishek Sharma’s credit that he has managed to make his presence felt in Sunrisers Hyderabad colours, and in some …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mohammed Siraj replaced by Harshit Rana; KL Rahul loses spot to Sanju Samson in India's T20 World Cup squad by Katich

Hindustan Times

Former Australia cricketer Simon Katich has been the latest addition to bandwagon of experts and veteran cricketers to pick their preferred Team India squad for the impending T20 World Cup which will begin from June 1 onwards in the West Indies and the USA. Simon Katich has dropped Mohammed Siraj from his India T20 World Cup squad Chief selector Ajit …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals announce Keshav Maharaj as replacement for injured Prasidh Krishna

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Prasidh had recently undergone a surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon and is currently recovering, due to which he will miss the entire IPL 2024 with Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Royals have announced South African spinner Keshav Maharaj as replacement for injured pacer Prasidh Krishna for the rest of the Indian Premier League 2024 season. Prasidh had recently undergone a …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Keshav Maharaj replaces Prasidh Krishna at Rajasthan Royals, KKR sign 16-year-old Afghan spinner

India TV News

Rajasthan Royals signed the veteran South African spinner Keshav Maharaj as an injury replacement for Prasidh Krishna for the Indian Premier League 2024 on Thursday, March 28. "Kolkata Knight Riders named Allah Ghazanfar as a replacement for the injured Mujeeb Ur Rahman while Rajasthan Royals added Keshav Maharaj to the squad in place of Prasidh Krishna for the TATA Indian …

1 year ago

Umran Malik given fast bowling contract with an eye on Australia

Hindustan Times

What would it take for Umran Malik to bounce out Travis Head when the World Test Championship’s current table-toppers face-off in the five-Test series in Australia starting at the year end? Recently handed a fast-bowling contract, Malik could get the first taste of Australian conditions in the yet-to-be-announced shadow tour that will precede the Border-Gavaskar Trophy contest scheduled to get …

1 year, 1 month ago

Young and aspiring fast bowlers are on show in the Pakistan Super League

Associated Press

ISLAMABAD — Young and aspiring fast bowlers such as Shamar Joseph of West Indies will showcase their skills in Pakistan’s premier domestic Twenty20 competition starting this weekend. ‘J oseph’s mesmerizing spell against Australia in the second test at the Gabba in Brisbane secured the pace bowler a last-minute contract with former Pakistan Super League champions Peshawar Zalmi, which will be …

1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs AFG: Umran Malik is not even getting selected for India A, Aakash Chopra concerned over pacer's future

India Today

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is concerned over Umran Malik's future. He doesn't even get selected for India A," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. Umran Malik last played for India in the tour of West Indies where he did not enjoy a good outing. Umran Malik rose sensationally in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League where he …

1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs AFG: Umran Malik is not even getting selected for India A, Aakash Chopra concerned over pacer's future

India Today

1 year, 3 months ago

SRH: Funds in hand, thin on playing resources

Hindustan Times

From five consecutive playoff appearances, which included a title and a runners-up finish, to ending up at the bottom of the table in two of the last three seasons – it’s been a dramatic decline for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. In August, SRH got their fourth new head coach in six seasons, Daniel Vettori, the assistant coach …

1 year, 3 months ago

India should keep Umran Malik in the scheme of things for T20 World Cup, says Aakash Chopra

India Today

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has said that India should consider keeping express pacer Umran Malik in the scheme of things for the 2024 T20 World Cup. SA vs IND: Test Squad Details | ODI Squad Details | T20I Squad Details India will face South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Test matches. India recently defeated Australia 4-1 …

1 year, 3 months ago

India tour of South Africa: Irfan Pathan slams exclusion of Umran Malik from SA tour

India Today

India announced their squads for the tour of South Africa on Thursday, 30 November. IND vs SA: T20I Squad Details Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took to Twitter to vent out his frustration and criticised the decision of the selection committee - headed by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar. "I’m pretty sure the guy who was in the Indian team’s …

1 year, 4 months ago

'He has no ego': Shoaib Malik recalls conversation with Rahul Dravid

Firstpost

Shoaib Malik, the former captain of Pakistan, was all praise for Rahul Dravid’s approach as India head coach and even shared a personal story that exemplified his work ethic, and how his approach and thinking has had an impact on Indian cricket. He started as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy and then transitioned to coaching various …

1 year, 6 months ago

Fit-again Rahul in, Ashwin out as India name Cricket World Cup squad

Al Jazeera

Jasprit Bumrah will return to lead India’s pace attack after leaving the Asia Cup squad to attend the birth of his child. India have recalled fit-again KL Rahul for the Cricket World Cup later this year, but left out off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as the hosts named their 15-man squad. “In 50 overs cricket, perhaps you would ideally want an off-spinner, …

1 year, 7 months ago

'Confidence not an issue, problem is with skills': Umran handed hard-hitting reality check by India's WC-winning pacer

Hindustan Times

Team India enjoyed a dominant start to the ODI series against West Indies in Barbados, beating the hosts by five wickets in a fairly one-sided game. With Hardik Pandya also contributing, India didn't really miss their three key fast bowlers; however, there remains concern over Umran's form in the white-ball format. His outing against West Indies in the first ODI …

1 year, 8 months ago

'On what basis' - Twitter questions selectors over Avesh Khan, Umran Malik's inclusion in T20I team for WI

India TV News

India announced a squad for the five-match T20I series against West Indies on June 5 with some surprising changes. So, fans were surprised by his sudden return to international scenes and asked the management and selectors to justify the pacer's selection for the West Indies tour. Umran's speed might have played a big role in his selection but fans were …

1 year, 10 months ago

Irfan Pathan challenges Sehwag's explosive verdict on Umran Malik, namedrops Rinku Singh among best finishers in IPL

Hindustan Times

Will the real Umran Malik please stand up? Irfan Pathan challenged Sehwag's explosive verdict on Umran Malik and the ex-India star also praised Rinku Singh "League's fastest bowler sitting out baffles me. Umran Malik wasn’t handled well by his team," is how former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan reflected on Umran's ouster from the SRH playing XI for their home game …

1 year, 10 months ago

'Could be that Umran had a spat with SRH management': Sehwag, Gavaskar baffled at Markram's 'behind the scene' remark

Hindustan Times

2022 was the year for Umran Malik. And as veterans and experts wondered the reason behind SRH not trusting Umran enough with the ball, captain Aiden Markram delivered a bizarre reason that reminded Virender Sehwag and Rohan Gavaskar of David Warner. Umran Malik; Virender Sehwag; Aiden Markram At toss on Thursday, Markram was asked by Ian Bishop as the reason …

1 year, 10 months ago

'Don't know what's happening with Umran': Markram's bizarre reply on SRH pacer's absence leaves Twitter furious

Hindustan Times

With Sunrisers Hyderabad under the pump following their defeat to defending champions Gujarat Titans, Aiden Markram and Co. were expected to tinker with their playing XI for matchday 65 of the Indian Premier League 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday. Champions in the 2016 edition of the cash-rich league, Sunrisers Hyderabad were fighting for their survival when …

1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023: SRH head coach Brian Lara justifies Umran Malik's omission

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Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Brian Lara says Umran Malik has not been in form, justifying his absence from the team. IPL 2023: Full coverage | Points table | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap Sunrisers Hyderabad have been criticised for mishandling of Umran Malik. — Irfan Pathan May 13, 2023 Ahead of the IPL 2021 mega auction, …

1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023: Lara justifies Umran Malik’s omission from SRH’s playing XI, says the pacer is out of form

The Hindu

The Sunrisers Hyderabad team management has drawn flak for its poor handling of Umran Malik, who featured only in seven matches in IPL 2023 and last played on April 29 against Delhi Capitals. Recently, former India fast bowler and one of Umran’s mentors Irfan Pathan put out a tweet, saying: “League’s fastest bowler sitting out baffles me. Umran Malik wasn’t …

1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023: Brian Lara told me to go after the fast-bowlers, says Abhishek Sharma after hitting fifty vs DC

India Today

SunRisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma said coach Brain Lara told him to go after the Delhi Capitals fast-bowlers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. He went on to say that SRH coach and legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara told him to target DC’s fast-bowlers and go after them. Abhishek scored 67, while Heinrich Klaasen hit an unbeaten …

1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023: SRH captain Aiden Makram rues poor outings despite solid pool of players

India Today

SunRisers Hyderabad captain Aiden Markram has rued his team's poor form in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. Hopefully, in the last seven games, we will find the right balance in terms of the players and the combinations will turn around our season, starting from Saturday,” the SRH captain said ahead of their match against Delhi Capitals. Asked …

1 year, 11 months ago

If SRH don't trust Umran Malik as a bowler, better to bring in a batter: Wasim Jaffer

India Today

Wasim Jaffer has questioned the SRH think tank about their use of Umran Malik and suggested that they should bring in a batter if they aren't trusting the Indian pacer's bowling. SRH vs DC: Highlights | Report Speaking to Cricinfo, as quoted by Sportskeeda, Jaffer said that SRH could have used a batter instead of Umran if they weren't going …

1 year, 11 months ago

IPL 2023: SRH look for inspiration from new skipper Aiden Markram to turn tables against LSG

Firstpost

Lucknow: Jolted by a crushing defeat in their campaign opener, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be bolstered by the return of their South African recruits, including new skipper Aiden Markram, when they play Lucknow Super Giants in an away IPL match on Friday. IPL 2023: Full coverage | Points table | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap In the …

1 year, 11 months ago

SRH vs RR in pictures: Sunrisers Hyderabad faces Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023

The Hindu

Durani passes away: There was a two-minute silence in memory of former India all-rounder Salim Durani, who passed away overnight in Jamnagar. Rollicking start: Yashasvi Jaiswal took strike against Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar and immediately made his intentions clear. The Sunrisers Hyderabad pace sensation had clocked the fastest ball of IPL 2022, bowling one at 156.9 kph against Delhi …

2 years ago

'He is a superstar in the making': Brett Lee backs Umran Malik for India Test debut; shares special advice for Bumrah

Hindustan Times

Umran Malik left fans on the edge of the seat with his raw pace that left batters anxious and experts of the game excited during the last IPL season. And although he failed to crack into the T20 World Cup side, Australia pace legend Brett Lee feels Umran should be fast-tracked into the Jasprit Bumrah-less Test attack in the next …

2 years ago

Umran Malik is superstar in making: Brett Lee wants young pacer to make Test debut for India

India Today

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee reckons that young speedster Umran Malik is good enough to be fast-tracked into India's Test squad for the next WTC cycle in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. The J&K pacer impressed in his first season with his quick pace, and last year he proved his wicket-taking abilities by finishing as the fourth leading wicket-taker in …

2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan fast bowler Zaman Khan on comparisons with Umran Malik: Don't really care about pace

India Today

Pakistan fast bowler Zaman Khan reckoned that pace is ‘something natural’ and all he cares about is performing well for the team he represents. The pacer made the comments after he was asked about his comparisons with Indian fast bowler Umran Malik. In 30 T20s thus far, the Mirpur-born Khan has picked up 40 wickets at an economy rate of …

2 years, 1 month ago

Ex-Pakistan bowler Sohail Khan takes a jibe at Umran Malik: Our domestic setup is filled with bowlers like him

India Today

Former Pakistan Sohail Khan has taken a jibe at India fast-bowler Umran Malik, saying Pakistan’s domestic setup is filled with bowlers like him. Speaking on The Nadir Ali podcast, Khan said Malik is a good bowler for India, but said that he can count 12-15 bowlers who can bowl at his pace and play tape-ball cricket in Pakistan. He said …

2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Umran Malik's 150 km/h thunder sends bail flying way past 30-yard circle, dismisses Bracewell in 3rd T20I

Hindustan Times

Umran Malik is box office. Umran Malik cleaned up Michael Bracewell He did it again in the series-deciding third T20I against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Umran Malik, who holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery by an Indian pacer, cleaned up New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell in the third ball of the fifth over …

2 years, 2 months ago

'Umran Malik not as trained or fit as Haris Rauf. He starts at 150kph but drops to 138': Pakistan great's daring verdict

Hindustan Times

Young India pacer Umran Malik and Pakistan fast-bowling sensation Haris Rauf have been among the two top bowlers in the world cricket at present who have consistently touched the 150 kmph mark on the speedometer. Umran Malik; Haris Rauf Haris' fastest delivery so far has been the 159 kmph thunderbolt which he had delivered during the T20 World Cup last …

2 years, 2 months ago

Differentiating Haris Rauf and Umran Malik is similar to comparing Virat Kohli with rest: Aqib Javed

India Today

Former Pakistan fast bowler Aqib Javed reckoned that Haris Rauf is much more accomplished than emerging Indian pacer Umran Malik. The veteran reckoned that drawing parallels between Rauf and Umran is equivalent to comparing Virat Kohli with the other batters in the world. It’s almost been three years since Haris Rauf made his debut for Pakistan, while Umran forayed into …

2 years, 2 months ago

Very important for India to accommodate Umran Malik in the playing XI: Kamran Akmal

India Today

Veteran wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has suggested that India should look to accommodate Umran Malik in their playing eleven. It is very important for India to accommodate Umran Malik in the playing XI," said Akmal. Akmal also went on to suggest that the Indian bowling lineup will look very strong once Jasprit Bumrah returns to the fold. The bowling lineup will …

2 years, 2 months ago

Sanjay Manjrekar doffs his hat to Umran Malik after 1st ODI vs Sri Lanka: Wicketless only once in 11 matches

India Today

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar praised India speedster Umran Malik after he picked three wickets vs Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of the three-match series. Just once in his 11 white ball matches he has gone wicketless," Manjrekar said on Twitter after India's 67-run win against Sri Lanka. Speaking at the end of the match, Umran explained his role …

2 years, 2 months ago

‘8/10 times, he’ll finish the game’: Jadeja hails India star with ‘special’ talent, advices BCCI to ‘use him as he is’

Hindustan Times

Team India started the new year on an emphatic note as they secured a 2-1 win over Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series. If we look back at some of the many positives, it will be Shivam Mavi's sensational India debut, Axar Patel perfectly filling in the shoes of Ravindra Jadeja, and Suryakumar Yadav's dominance with the bat. Axar …

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