Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Sunil Narine backs Umran Malik for IPL 2026
Sunil Narine, a player for the Kolkata Knight Riders, thinks Umran Malik, a fast bowler, will be very important for their team in the 2026 IPL.
Umran missed the last IPL season because of a hip injury, but he's now playing well and has taken 5 wickets in a recent tournament.
Narine believes Umran's speed will be a big advantage for the team in the IPL, where small grounds and good pitches make fast bowling very useful.
Umran joined the team late last IPL season and did well, which makes Narine excited about his future performances.
Sunil Narine endorses Umran Malik as a key player for KKR in IPL 2026.
Umran Malik missed the previous IPL season due to a hip injury.
Umran has taken 5 wickets in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Narine highlights Umran's pace as an 'X factor' for KKR in the IPL.
Chetan Sakariya replaced Umran Malik in the previous IPL season.
- Who
- Sunil Narine and Umran Malik
- What
- Sunil Narine's endorsement of Umran Malik for IPL 2026
- When
- During the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Where
- India
- Why
- Umran Malik's pace and potential impact in the IPL
- Player
- Umran Malik
- Team
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Injury
- Hip injury
- Tournament
- Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026
- Current Performance
- 5 wickets in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Replacement
- Chetan Sakariya
