IPL 2022: Umran Malik claimed his first 5-wicket-haul against Gujarat Titans.© BCCI/IPL
Against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday, Umran Malik put on a stunning solo display, taking all five wickets SunRisers Hyderabad got in the match, but it wasn’t enough to stop Hardik Pandya’s team from taking another dramatic win to secure their position. strengthen the top of the table. It was Malik’s first five-wicket-haul in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and his display fueled calls for him to be quickly inducted into the national team, especially with a T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later this year.
Among those captivated by Malik’s raw pace was senior congressional leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram.
“Hurricane Umran Malik is blowing everything in its way. The sheer pace and aggression are a sight to behold. After today’s performance, there can be no doubt that he is the find of this edition of IPL”, he tweeted.
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“The BCCI should give him an exclusive coach and quickly include him in the national team,” he added.
The BCCI should give him an exclusive coach and quickly include him in the national team
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) April 27, 2022
Earlier this season, when Malik’s four-wicket-haul helped SRH defeat Punjab Kings, another congressional leader, Shashi Tharoor, had also called for him to be added to the Indian squad.
“We need him in the colors of India ASAP. What a phenomenal talent. Bleed him before he burns out! Take him to England for the greentop test match. He and Bumrah bowling together will terrify the Angrez!” he had tweeted.
We need it in the colors of India as soon as possible. What a phenomenal talent. Bleed him before he burns out! Take him to England for the Test match greentop. He and Bumrah bowling together will terrify the Angrez! #UmranMalik https://t.co/T7yLb1JapM
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 17, 2022
Umran Malik has amassed 15 wickets so far this season and is only behind Yuzvendra Chahal in the race for the Purple Cap — the prize awarded to the highest wicket taker of the season.
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