'Haven't followed Waqar. My idols are...': Umran on comparisons with PAK legend
2 years, 9 months ago

'Haven't followed Waqar. My idols are...': Umran on comparisons with PAK legend

Hindustan Times  

Sunrisers Hyderabad speed demon Umran Malik emerged as a future star and even earned maiden India call-up after a stellar Indian Premier League season. His thunderbolts earned him high praise from pundits and former players including Hyderabad's bowling coach Dale Steyn who said he was "blown away" by the youngster's pace. Former Australia speedster Brett Lee even compared the Sunrisers quick to legendary Waqar Younis, who was known for the art of reverse swing bowling. Umran is a part of India's T20 contingent that faces South Africa in the five-game T20I series, beginning June 9 at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi.

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Waqar Younis’ cracking response after Mohammad Hafeez tarnishes legacy of '90s Pakistan stars
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Waqar Younis’ cracking response after Mohammad Hafeez tarnishes legacy of '90s Pakistan stars

Hindustan Times  

Waqar Younis has posted a rather cryptic post of his and Wasim Akram's combined records in the two fast bowling greats' prolific careers. The fact that he said "90’s KA LONDA " in all caps puts the tweet as a possible response to former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez questioning the legacy of the star names that played in that period. …

Waqar Younis hits back at Mohammad Hafeez's 'no legacy from 90s cricketers' comment
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Waqar Younis hits back at Mohammad Hafeez's 'no legacy from 90s cricketers' comment

India Today  

Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis has hit back at criticism from Mohammad Hafeez, who claimed that Pakistan cricketers from the 90s have left no legacy for the future. Recently, analysing their national team’s poor performance in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Hafeez said that the cricketers from the 90s have left no legacy for future generations. “90’s KA …

'Waqar Younis told him to bowl…': Ravichandran Ashwin recalls Team India star's life-changing moment
1 year, 4 months ago

'Waqar Younis told him to bowl…': Ravichandran Ashwin recalls Team India star's life-changing moment

Hindustan Times  

When Mohammed Siraj burst onto the scene with his lethal fast bowling, veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin initially thought that the star pacer would become the 'junior Shami'. However, Ashwin now believes that there is someone else at Team India, who has the potential to become the next heir of India's all-time leading wicket-taker at the ICC World Cup - …

Umran Malik gives gem of a response to Sunil Gavaskar's 'After Sachin Tendulkar, I'm most excited to see him' praise
2 years, 2 months ago

Umran Malik gives gem of a response to Sunil Gavaskar's 'After Sachin Tendulkar, I'm most excited to see him' praise

Hindustan Times  

India fast bowler Umran Malik has caught the attention of cricket fans and legends world-wide with his raw, exciting, dripping pace. Umran's maiden ODI wicket for India, of New Zealand's Devon Conway was an instant eye-catcher in November and the way he set up Bangladesh batter Najmul Hasan Shanto, destroying his off-stump and sending it cartwheeling with a 151 kph …

‘If he wants to grab the spot consistently’: Umran Malik receives words of advice from legendary pacer ahead of NZ T20s
2 years, 4 months ago

‘If he wants to grab the spot consistently’: Umran Malik receives words of advice from legendary pacer ahead of NZ T20s

Hindustan Times  

After a disappointing end to their T20 World Cup campaign, Team India would look to start afresh against New Zealand, where they are scheduled to play a full-fledged limited-over series, starting from Friday. The bowling attack for India mostly remains the same with Jammu and Kashmir speedster Umran Malik finding a spot in the squad. Despite the hammering, Malik has …

Waqar Younis, Shoaib Malik's Dance Moves Go Viral after Pakistan Storm into T20 World Cup Final
2 years, 4 months ago

Waqar Younis, Shoaib Malik's Dance Moves Go Viral after Pakistan Storm into T20 World Cup Final

News 18  

A dominant Pakistan thrashed New Zealand by 7 wickets in the first semi-final encounter on Wednesday following which massive celebrations were witnessed at the SCG and on Twitter. Cricket greats Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Misbah-ul-Haq, and Shoaib Malik, who have mostly been critical of their side owing to Pakistan’s poor display in the first half of the T20 World Cup, …

Brett Lee compares India's Umran Malik to legendary Pakistan pacer
2 years, 10 months ago

Brett Lee compares India's Umran Malik to legendary Pakistan pacer

Hindustan Times  

Pace sensation Umran Malik recently got his maiden India call-up for India's upcoming T20 series against South Africa. IPL 2022 Full Coverage Umran Malik of the Sunrisers Hyderabad celebrates the wicket of Hardik Pandya Umran, who had a splendid competition with 22 wickets at an average of 20.18 in 14 games, earned plaudits for his sheer speed. The lightning-quick bowler …

Umran Malik Hurricane: Chidambaram’s praise for SRH bowler as he takes 5 wickets
2 years, 11 months ago

Umran Malik Hurricane: Chidambaram’s praise for SRH bowler as he takes 5 wickets

Live Mint  

After Shashi Tharoor, another Congress leader P Chidambaram lavished a stong praise and words of encouragement for the rising pace bowler of Sunrisers Hyderabad Umran Malik. Umran Malik who on Wednesday produced one of the most intimidating spells of tearaway pace bowling helped his team to give competitive fight against Gujarat Titans. In a series of tweets, Chidambaram tweeted," The …

'Really exciting to stand so close and watch Umran Malik': Dale Steyn
2 years, 11 months ago

'Really exciting to stand so close and watch Umran Malik': Dale Steyn

Hindustan Times  

In full flow, South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn was a sight to behold. There's lot of excitement about his role as Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowling coach as he guides the new pace sensation, Umran Malik, whose 150kph-plus thunderbolts and bounce have lit up IPL. The guys have told him “there are going to be days when you will go …

Pace, Temperament & Adaptability: Umran Malik Hitting Right Chords in IPL 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Pace, Temperament & Adaptability: Umran Malik Hitting Right Chords in IPL 2022

The Quint  

The youngster hasn't bowled any overs in the powerplay after Buttler's assault against him in their opening game. Malik also agrees to this as he said during the post-match presentation after the game against Punjab that his job in the team is 'to frighten the batters with pace.' After the game against Punjab, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was asked how having a …

Pace, Temperament & Adaptability: Umran Malik Hitting Right Chords in IPL 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Pace, Temperament & Adaptability: Umran Malik Hitting Right Chords in IPL 2022

The Quint  

The youngster hasn't bowled any overs in the powerplay after Buttler's assault against him in their opening game. Malik also agrees to this as he said during the post-match presentation after the game against Punjab that his job in the team is 'to frighten the batters with pace.' After the game against Punjab, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was asked how having a …

Tharoor praises Umran: ‘Need him in India colours ASAP… will terrify Angrez’
2 years, 11 months ago

Tharoor praises Umran: ‘Need him in India colours ASAP… will terrify Angrez’

Live Mint  

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Umran Malik has taken the Indian Premier League by storm. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor lavished praise on Malik for his extraordinary performance during the clash against Punjab Kings on Sunday. Malik delivered a maiden 20th over and struck thrice as he removed Odean Smith, Rahul Chahar and Vaibhav Arora to restrict PBKS to 151 all out …

With 7 T20Is in June, Umran Malik will be on selection committee's radar
2 years, 11 months ago

With 7 T20Is in June, Umran Malik will be on selection committee's radar

India TV News  

Pace bowling sensation Umran Malik could be fast-tracked into the Indian team as early as June when it will play seven T20 Internationals against South Africa and Ireland respectively. India will play South Africa in a five-match T20 International series at home and two matches in Ireland's Malahide where a second-string team comprising white-ball specialists will be plying their trade …

Dale Steyn names uncapped Indian pacer who'll ‘feature heavily in future’
2 years, 11 months ago

Dale Steyn names uncapped Indian pacer who'll ‘feature heavily in future’

Hindustan Times  

Over the past few years, India have produced a number of quality pace bowlers; while the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are widely considered among the best in the world, the Indian Premier League has In the current season, Malik continues to breach the speed barriers in SRH's games and former South Africa speedster Dale Steyn, who is …

IPL 2022, SRH vs RR: Umran Malik is an India player, he should be handled with care - Ravi Shastri
3 years ago

IPL 2022, SRH vs RR: Umran Malik is an India player, he should be handled with care - Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday said he is impressed with the pace and attitude of Umran Malik, adding that the SunRisers Hyderabad pacer will play for India sooner than later. Shastri's comments came after Umran came up with another impressive spell of fast-bowling in SunRisers' IPL 2022 opener against Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune. …

Waqar Younis is an opportunist, his namaz apology means nothing
3 years, 5 months ago

Waqar Younis is an opportunist, his namaz apology means nothing

Firstpost  

, one of Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in both ODIs and Tests, following Pakistan’s win over India in a T20 World Cup match in Dubai has taken the cricketing world by storm. Younis’ comment that the “best thing” for him was to watch Mohammad Rizwan offer namaz in front of Hindus during the match against India strongly reeks of Islamic fundamentalism. …

'Jihadist mindset': Venkatesh Prasad slams Waqar Younis for 'Namaz' jibe
3 years, 5 months ago

'Jihadist mindset': Venkatesh Prasad slams Waqar Younis for 'Namaz' jibe

Op India  

Veteran Indian Cricketer and pacer Venkatesh Prasad has slammed Waqar Younis for his ‘Namaz’ comment. Prasad said that the former Pakistani fast bowler and captain Waqar Younis took his Jihadi mindset to the next level through his comment. — Venkatesh Prasad October 26, 2021 Venkatesh Prasad said, “”Hinduon ke beech me khade hoke namaaz padi, that was very very special …

Future of Pakistan pace department looks bright, says bowling coach Waqar Younis after England tour
4 years, 6 months ago

Future of Pakistan pace department looks bright, says bowling coach Waqar Younis after England tour

Firstpost  

Teenage paceman Naseem Shah and 20-year-old left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi both impressed as Pakistan lost the three-match Test series 1-0 but drew the Twenty20 campaign 1-1. London: Waqar Younis is confident that the future of Pakistan’s “trademark” fast bowling is in safe hands after overseeing the latest generation of quicks during their recent tour of England. “Fast bowling is …

Mohammad Amir remains part of our plans, moved on from hurt of his Test retirement: Waqar Younis
4 years, 8 months ago

Mohammad Amir remains part of our plans, moved on from hurt of his Test retirement: Waqar Younis

India TV News  

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis on Tuesday said he has moved on from the hurt caused by Mohammad Amir's Test retirement last year and considers the pacer a crucial part of the national team's plans going forward. Waqar welcomed him back and touched upon the anger he felt at Amir's Test retirement ahead of a tour of Australia last year. …

Sportstar archives: Waqar Younis - 'I am not an aggressive person'
4 years, 10 months ago

Sportstar archives: Waqar Younis - 'I am not an aggressive person'

The Hindu  

Cricket never was his first love. He was good at both and it was chance that he ventured into cricket and in first two years, Waqar Younis has put even the fearsome West Indian fast bowlers in the shade. I studied arts and economics at the Government College I played for my college team and it was there I realised …

Waqar ready to resign if he doesn’t deliver for Pakistan
5 years ago

Waqar ready to resign if he doesn’t deliver for Pakistan

The Hindu  

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis has said would be ready to put in his papers if he doesn’t deliver results with the national team. Waqar, who has a three-year contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board, said he would review his own performance as bowling coach after a year. Where we adopt a horses-for-courses policy, pick those who are in form …

Waqar Younis likely to be appointed as Pakistan bowling coach
5 years, 7 months ago

Waqar Younis likely to be appointed as Pakistan bowling coach

The Hindu  

Former captain and fast bowler Waqar Younis appears set to be appointed as the new bowling coach of the national team after the five-member panel of the Pakistan Cricket Board began interviews of the candidates on Thursday. Waqar’s chances of being named bowling coach appeared strong after another former Test bowler Muhammad Akram withdrew his application while the PCB panel, …

Waqar Younis wins Indian hearts with a beautiful 'peace message'
6 years, 9 months ago

Waqar Younis wins Indian hearts with a beautiful 'peace message'

India TV News  

Considered as one of the most lethal bowlers of his times, veteran Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis has won the hearts of billions with a heart-warming message which he posted on his official Twitter handle to send a beautiful message around the world. The veteran pacer who is an active social media user tweeted a photo with a kid wearing …

I am not arrogant and revengful: Waqar | IndiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

I am not arrogant and revengful: Waqar | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Karachi: Pakistan cricket's head coach Waqar Younis has hit out at critics and former players branding him as "arrogant" and "revengeful" and said he was a totally patriotic Pakistani. "But yes I don't make compromises on training and cricket because if you start making compromises in these areas than Pakistan cricket will never move forward," the former captain said. Waqar …

Abdul Razzaq slams Waqar Younis says not surprised by coach's remark- India TV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Abdul Razzaq slams Waqar Younis says not surprised by coach's remark- India TV News

India TV News  

Karachi: Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq says he was not surprised at the exclusion of several players since it was part of a plan by head coach Waqar Younis to oust seniors from the national team. "Waqar Younis has some sort of hidden agenda against senior players and whenever he has been appointed coach he has shunted them out and tried …

CA interviews Waqar Younis for Australian bowling coach job
12 years, 9 months ago

CA interviews Waqar Younis for Australian bowling coach job

India TV News  

Melbourne, June 5: Cricket Australia has interviewed former Pakistan captain and coach Waqar Younis as Craig McDermott's successor for the position of Australian bowling coach. Waqar, who is based in Sydney since finishing his two-year term as Pakistan coach last year, according to a sports website, has spoken to CA's team performance manager Pat Howard about taking on the role …

Cricket Australia approach Waqar for bowling coach role
12 years, 9 months ago

Cricket Australia approach Waqar for bowling coach role

Firstpost  

Known for his mastery over reverse swing, Waqar would help Australian bowlers muster the art, something the team has struggled to make best use of down the years. Cricket Australia has interviewed former Pakistan captain and coach Waqar Younis as Craig McDermott’s successor for the position of Australian bowling coach. Waqar, who is based in Sydney since finishing his two-year …

Waqar Younis
22 years, 2 months ago

Waqar Younis

Hindustan Times  

Date of Birth: 16 November 1971, Vehari, Punjab Test Debut: Against India at Karachi in 1989/90 ODI Debut: Against West Indies at Sharjah in 1989/90 Bats: Right Hand Bat Bowls: Right Arm Fast Nicknamed the "Burewala Express" after his hometown in Pakistan, captain Waqar has earned a reputation as one of the most feared fast bowlers in recent cricketing history. …

Carrying pace bowling to great heights
22 years, 3 months ago

Carrying pace bowling to great heights

The Hindu  

True, there have been some formidable fast bowlers in the history of the game, but Waqar and Wasim stand out for various reasons, writes VIJAY LOKAPALLY. True, there have been some formidable fast bowlers in the history of the game, arguably greater, but Waqar and Wasim stand out for various reasons. Fast bowlers came in clusters during a period when …

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