IPL 2022: Umran Malik Has Been Improving Ever Since Working With Dale Steyn At SRH - Parthiv Patel

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel throws light on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Dale Steyn’s hand in the rise of Umran Malik. The right-arm speedster has been an awe-inspiring phenomenon in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 up to this point.

The Jammu and Kashmir-based pacer was held by the franchise after he had advancements in the second leg of IPL 2021. While he has had crude speed, Malik has fostered a sharp propensity for picking wickets also. The 22-year-old has gotten ten wickets in seven games at an economy of 8.23 this season.

Umran Malik In Good Hands Of Dale Steyn: Parthiv Patel

Seeing that the sprouting pacer is good to go, Parthiv Patel said on Cricbuzz:

“I think he is bowling quicker and will bowl the fastest ball, but it will be Ferguson who will have more wickets. He has been improving ever since working with Dale Steyn at SRH, it feels like he is setting up batters now. Earlier, he used to just bowl with raw pace. He is learning how to pick wickets under him. He is in good hands.”

Dale Steyn has many energizing candidates to work with at SRH in his maiden season as bowling coach. Nonetheless, preparing the capability of the adolescent will seem to be the greatest test for the former fast bowler.

While the conflict between the second-placed GT and third-placed SRH is supposed to be an intriguing experience, a tempting smaller than usual fight is likewise on the cards. The two speedsters – Umran Malik and Lockie Ferguson – will be watching out to top the speed meter.

Umran Malik Will Bowl The Fastest Delivery: RP Singh

The challenge for the quickest ball of the match has been an unbalanced one up until this point, with the pair clearing the honor in their separate matches.

Thinking that Malik will bowl the quickest ball of the match among SRH and GT, RP Singh said:

“I think he will bowl the fastest delivery of the match, but Ferguson will provide more overall impact because he is an expert in picking wickets.”

GT will take on SRH at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday night in a crucial encounter.

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