Irfan Pathan draws parallels between Waqar Younis and Umran Malik

Uncapped Indian pacer from Jammu & Kashmir Umran Malik has impressed everyone with his ability to clock over 150 kmph on a consistent basis.

The 22-year-old made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut last season for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the franchise showed faith, retaining him for the 2022 season. He has bagged 10 wickets in six matches and is second highest wicket-taker of the franchise.

Umran stood out against Punjab Super Kings yesterday as he bagged figures of 4/28. He bowled a maiden in the final over and also registered his name in record books. Thus, the 22-year-old became only the fourth bowler in IPL history to bowl a maiden in the 20th over.

Meanwhile, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has praised Umran and said that watching him bowl at the Jammu and Kashmir camp reminded him of former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis

“The first time I saw him bowl was when I was playing for Jammu and Kashmir and I was the mentor. Watching him bowl reminded me of the great Waqar Younis,” said Irfan Pathan while speaking on Star Sports ahead of Sunrisers Hyderbad’s game against the Punjab Kings.