IPL 2022: Dav Whatmore- Umran Malik 'Breath Of Fresh' Air For Pace Bowling

On Sunday, former Australian cricketer and World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore said Umran Malik was a much needed refresher in the realm of fast bowling and communicated trust that the 22-year-old goes from only up from here.

Whatmore, who showed up in Srinagar as a member of a camp at a private school here, said numerous youths from JK might want to copy the pace sensation.

Umran Malik’s Story Will Motivate Youngsters Of JK: Dav Whatmore

“Umran Malik is a breath of fresh air for the speed and pace bowling. He has been wonderful to the point that he was retained by his (IPL) franchise which is a big thing. I am sure there are a lot of youngsters in this state that would like to emulate Malik,” the cricketer, who has in past trained Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh among different teams, told reporters.

He congratulated Malik for being chosen for the Indian cricket squad.

“Let’s hope he does well. Congratulations to him for being selected in the Indian squad. We all hope that he goes from strength to strength,” Whatmore said.

Truly Great For IPL To Have GT vs RR Final: Dav Whatmore

Gotten some information about his favorites for the IPL final to be played between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, Whatmore said it is truly great for the IPL for those two sides to play in the finals.

“I am not sure which way to go. There are good reasons for both to win the IPL. Maybe later in the day, I will have some leaning, but both are very very good teams,” he said.

Whatmore, who was essential for the Australian team which played a match here in 1979, communicated trust that his second visit to the valley wouldn’t be his last.

“I played a match here in 1979 when Australia toured India and there was a match in Srinagar. I remember that was the first game on the tour, so that was my first experience of Srinagar,” he said.

“That was wonderful. This is my second visit here and I hope it is not last.”

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