IPL 2022: Brian Lara Compares SRH Pacer To Former West Indies Teammate

Published - 24 Apr 2022, 01:46 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:08 AM

Brian Lara (Image Credits: Twitter)

What a comeback this has been from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). At the point when the season started, they were not really the top choices with intellectuals hammering the side for a few unfortunate determinations at the auction table.

One of the great explanations behind this resurgence of SRH has been their fast bowling department. Umran Malik is one of the unique prospects. He amazed a four-wicket maiden against Punjab Kings; additionally, he continually clocks 150 or more.

Indeed, even on Saturday, he was eclipsed by Marco Jansen, he actually figured out how to get the attention-getting figures of 1/13 out of four overs.

He Reminds Me Of Fidel Edwards: Brian Lara On Umran Malik

Such has been his exhibition, that West Indies incredible Brian Lara, who is a part of the SRH support staff, even contrasted him with West Indies legends.

West Indies cricket team — Fidel Edwards[photo: Twitter]

“He reminds me of my playing time. During my career, all the greats of the West Indian team were playing. Sir Malcolm Marshall, Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose.. different types of bowlers.

“But he reminds me a lot of Fidel Edwards when he first started – a lot of pace, and I hope he understands that if he goes into international cricket, which I think he will, a lot of batsmen are not that scared of pace. So, I hope he adds a little bit more to his armoury,” Lara said on Star Sports.

“But he is a quick learner. He is willing to learn. If you look at him in the nets, he is always asking different questions. It is awesome to see India have a pacer of that caliber,” the Windies great further added.

SRH Moves To Second Spot On Points Table

Subsequent to bowling RCB out for 68, the Men dressed in Orange have pushed themselves to the second spot in the league points table. They not just bowled RCB out for a small aggregate yet additionally pursued that down with 72 balls still left. This had given their NRR a Sureshot help, impelling them to a top-two finish at the end of the league stage.

Umran Malik has already picked up ten wickets in seven IPL 2022 games up to this point. Just T Natarajan (15 wickets) has a bigger number of scalps for SRH than Umran Malik this season.

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