Though tearaway quick Umran Malik isn’t in the playing eleven for the second T20I against New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, the Jammu-based fast-bowler revealed that he’s working on adding slower balls, yorkers as well as pitching deliveries consistently on good and hard lengths.
“I am working on developing new deliveries. Like, I am working on slowers and yorkers for T20s. Also, I am working very well on pitching good length and hard length balls. I am enjoying a lot by working alongside the coaches and feels really good,” said Malik in a pre-match chat with broadcasters.
Malik, 22, stated he’s learning a lot from spending time working at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and in the national side.
“Currently, I am training at the NCA and working alongside Troy (Cooley, the NCA fast-bowling coach). I am working here in the side and feels very nice as I get to learn from the experiences of many people here and can see the difference in terms of accuracy. I have to bowl fast, but I will also bowl with the variations.”
It has been a whirlwind rise for Malik, who plays for Jammu & Kashmir in domestic cricket. He just wishes to put in good performances and be in the Indian team for long. “For me, it is a proud moment to play for India. Coming from a very small state, I had played for India before and now making a comeback again, it’s just a thing of dedication for me.”
“When I am playing for India, it is national duty and have to do well. If I do well, will stay here in the team for long. I just want to play long for India and perform well.”
