Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Jammu & Kashmir |
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Cricketer (Fast Bowler) |
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| Famous for | Bowling the fastest over of the IPL 2021 during a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 6 October 2021 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Class tenth drop-out |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Abdul Rashid (a fruit seller) |
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| Mother | Homemaker |
| Siblings | One elder sister and a younger brother |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #24 (IPL) | ||||
| Domestic/State Team |
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| Coach/Mentor | Randhir Singh Minhas | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Umran Malik stepped in for Thangarasu Natarajan at Sunrisers Hyderabad due to Natarajan's COVID-19 diagnosis. | |
| 2. Randhir Minhas, his coach, commended Malik's skills but noted his relaxed approach at first. | |
| 3. Malik honed his pace skills by playing with a tennis ball in his younger years. | |
| 4. Initially left out of the starting lineup for the U-19 Jammu and Kashmir team. | |
| 5. Impressed coach Ajay Ratra with his swift pace during training sessions. | |
| 6. Earned a spot in the Jammu & Kashmir team under the mentorship of Irfan Pathan. | |
| 7. Training sessions were interrupted by protests against the repeal of Article 370 in 2019. | |
| 8. Received accolades from cricket figures like David Warner, Harsha Bhogle, and Aakash Chopra for his strong performances. |