'We hope Umran Malik plays for India one day' - Pacer's father gets emotional after his son gets picked in SRH playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Umran Malik has impressed the cricketing world with his ability to send in deliveries at express pace. Malik has been bowling consistently at a speed of over 150 kmph and has made batsmen uncomfortable with the ball in hand.

And now, the father of the 21-year-old pacer, Abdul Malik has revealed that his son was interested in cricket from the age of three. Abdul added that the whole family was happy and glued to the television sets when Malik was picked in the SRH playing XI.

Adding that Umran Malik has worked hard, Abdul revealed that he wants his son to play for the Indian cricket team.

“My son got inclined to cricket when he was just 3 years old. He always dreamt of becoming a professional cricketer. We were so happy when he was picked up in the playing XI by Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. We were glued to the TV and there were tears of joy in my and my wife’s eyes. My son has worked very hard. We always supported him. We hope that one day he plays for Team India,” said Abdul in a chat with India Today.

This is not an ordinary achievement for us: Abdul Malik

Abdul Malik also added that his son hails from a poor family, and he was extremely happy as even the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, congratulated Malik on his achievement. Abdul concluded by stating that he wants his son to continue excelling in his cricketing career.

“It is not an ordinary achievement for us. We are from a poor family. I sell vegetables and fruits to make a living. My son has made me proud. Our joy knows no bounds. Even Lt Governor Sahib has congratulated us. I pray to Almighty that my son continues to excel in his career,” concluded Abdul Malik.

Umran Malik will next be seen in action on the cricket field when the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) side clashes against the Mumbai Indians (MI) outfit in its final league match of IPL 2021 on 8th October. This match will be held in Abu Dhabi.