‘I’ll break Umran Malik’s record’: Pakistan’s rookie paceman’s bold statement | Cricket

Umran Malik’s career graph has risen significantly ever since he made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hailed as India’s latest pace sensation, the Jammu and Kashmir cricketer has already set a new benchmark with his blistering pace. In the ODI series against Sri Lanka, which India won 3-0, Umran at 156 km/h with the speed gun, making him the fastest among the Indian pacers.

Despite its speed, Umran has been a bit expensive, which was evident in its initial days. However, with huge support, Umran is gradually shaping up to be an asset to the Men In Blue game and may very well be at the forefront of the pace attack in the coming days.

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While Umran’s thunderbolts have been the talk of the town in India, he has also gained immense fame on the other side of the border, which is known for producing world-class pacers. Pakistan’s rising paceman Zaman Khan, who also plays for Lahore Qalandars, recently made a bold claim by comparing his bowling to that of India. He also made a sensational claim to surpass Umran’s record in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), which starts on February 13.

“I will break Umran Malik’s fastest ball record in this Pakistan Super League In Shaa Allah,” said the pacer.

Zaman is yet to make his debut for Pakistan and has made seven List A and 30 T20 appearances so far.

If you’re talking about pace… I don’t really care about pace. I care about the shows. Performance is most important. Your will is natural to you, Zaman had told local media in an interaction that was broadcast paktv.tv on top of them YouTube channel.

Umran, on the other hand, has represented India in both white-ball formats. He has played 8 ODIs and as many T20Is where he has scalped 24 wickets.