India, Aug. 14 -- Over two years ago, speedster Umran Malik emerged as a pace sensation in the 2022 Indian Premier League with Sunrisers Hyderabad. His strong performances earned him a maiden India call-up in the shortest format right after the season ended, too. However, inconsistent performances and injuries marked his stint with the national team, and Umran's sporadic appearances meant he could never cement his place in the side.

Umran had a tough outing with the SRH this year, too, as he was barely selected in the playing XI. The side enjoyed a stellar run to the tournament's final, but the young Jammu & Kashmir pacer played only one match. He didn't get to bowl his full quota of overs in the game, too, delivering only one over for 1...