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| Profession | Cricketer (Fast Bowler) |
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| Famous for | Bowling the fastest over of the IPL 2021 during a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 6 October 2021 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Class tenth drop-out |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Hometown | Gujjar Nagar in Jammu |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Abdul Rashid (a fruit seller) |
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| Mother | Homemaker |
| Siblings | One elder sister and a younger brother |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #24 (IPL) | ||||
| Domestic/State Team |
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| Coach/Mentor | Randhir Singh Minhas | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Umran Malik stepped in for Thangarasu Natarajan at Sunrisers Hyderabad due to Natarajan's COVID-19 diagnosis. | |
| Randhir Minhas, his coach, commended Malik's skills but noted his relaxed approach at first. | |
| Malik honed his pace skills by playing with a tennis ball in his younger years. | |
| Initially left out of the starting lineup for the U-19 Jammu and Kashmir team. | |
| Impressed coach Ajay Ratra with his swift pace during training sessions. | |
| Earned a spot in the Jammu & Kashmir team under the mentorship of Irfan Pathan. | |
| Training sessions were interrupted by protests against the repeal of Article 370 in 2019. | |
| Received accolades from cricket figures like David Warner, Harsha Bhogle, and Aakash Chopra for his strong performances. |
