Srinagar, Oct. 22 -- Umran Malik, the new cricket sensation from Jammu and Kashmir, impressed one and all his searing pace in the recently concluded IPL.
But do you know that Umran did not have any formal cricket coaching and played tennis ball cricket until he was finally spotted by cricket pundits a few years ago.
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Born in 1999 in Jammu and Kashmir, Umran has only played one List A match and three T20s so far. However, the lanky lad made full use of these opportunities and was recognised by top international cricketers and commentators who saw him bowl those 150+ kph deliveries.
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