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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth22 November 1999

Age23 Years

BirthplaceJammu & Kashmir

ProfessionCricketer (Fast Bowler)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Abdul Rashid; Mother - Homemaker; One elder sister and a younger brother

Umran Malik Biography

Umran Malik is an Indian right-arm fast bowler from Jammu & Kashmir who rose to prominence with express pace in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier Lea

Early life and background

Umran Malik was born on 22 November 1999 in Jammu & Kashmir and grew up in Gujjar Nagar in Jammu. He is the only son in his family, with an elder sister and a younger brother. His father, Abdul Rashid, worked selling fruit, and his mother is a homemaker. Malik left school after class ten and focused on cricket as his main pursuit.

He began playing more seriously at about 17 when he trained at the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council in Srinagar. There he was noticed by Randhir Minhas, the head coach of the academy, who identified Malik as a raw fast-bowling talent. Early coaches described him as passionate but inconsistent in his commitment; they encouraged greater discipline and provided technical guidance to convert his natural speed into controlled bowling.

Career

Malik developed much of his pace playing with a tennis ball in his neighbourhood before progressing into formal state setups. He represented Jammu & Kashmir at youth levels and later earned selection for the senior state side. Irfan Pathan and head coach Milap Mewada worked with him in camps to refine his action and help him gain more control, although political disruptions in 2019 interrupted training schedules.

He made his domestic T20 debut for Jammu & Kashmir on 18 January 2021 in the Syed Mushtaq Trophy. In that match he completed a four-over spell returning three wickets for 24 runs, helping his side to victory. Malik then made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on 22 February 2021.

Later in 2021 Malik was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. He made a strong impression early in the tournament when he replaced an injured teammate and bowled with notable pace. During the 2021 IPL season he produced the fastest delivery of that edition, clocking 152.95 km/h, and became one of the few bowlers recorded over 151 km/h on multiple occasions that year. His raw speed drew attention from teammates and commentators and led to widespread praise for his potential.

International cricket milestones followed in 2022. Malik made his T20 international debut for India on 26 June 2022 against Ireland at The Village, and his One Day International debut on 25 November 2022 against New Zealand at Eden Park.

Playing profile

Umran Malik bowls right-arm fast and bats right-handed. He is known primarily as a pace bowler capable of producing deliveries in the 145–152 km/h range. In the IPL he has worn jersey number 24 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Domestically he represents Jammu & Kashmir.

Coaches and mentors who influenced his development include Randhir Singh Minhas, Irfan Pathan and Milap Mewada. They focused on improving his bowling action, control and consistency while nurturing his raw speed into a more sustained professional skill set.

Public profile

Malik’s rapid rise attracted considerable attention. Within Sunrisers Hyderabad, captain Kane Williamson described him as a special talent when Malik’s pace stood out in team matches. Former players and commentators also praised his speed and potential, noting that he remains a developing fast bowler who will benefit from continued domestic experience.

Although still early in his career, Malik became the fourth cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir to play in the IPL, joining names such as Parvez Rasool, Rasikh Salam and Abdul Samad. He has been credited with bringing genuine quick pace to his team’s bowling unit and for moments that captured wide public interest during the IPL season.

Latest updates

By 2022 Malik had progressed to international selection, making his T20 and ODI debuts for India. He continued to be associated with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and to represent Jammu & Kashmir in domestic competitions. Observers note that while his pace is a standout asset, ongoing work in domestic cricket and coaching support remain important for his long-term development as a frontline fast bowler.

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Recent Work

T20 International debut

Made his T20 debut for India on 26 June 2022 against Ireland at The Village.

2022
ODI debut

Made his One Day International debut for India on 25 November 2022 against New Zealand at Eden Park.

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Career Highlights

  1. Recorded the fastest delivery of IPL 2021 at 152.95 km/h.
  2. One of the few bowlers to clock over 151 km/h multiple times during the 2021 IPL season.
  3. Fourth cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir to play in the IPL.
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