IPL 2021: There were tears of joy when Umran Malik was picked in SRH playing XI, says father Abdul

Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Umran Malik's father Abdul Malik, who is a vegetable & fruit vendor, got very emotional while speaking to India Today about his son's Indian Premier League debut.

Umran Malik, a young cricketer from Jammu city has become an overnight sensation after making his debut in the IPL. The 21-year-old cricketer, who comes from a very humble background played his first IPL match on Sunday for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Son of a vegetable and fruit vendor, Umran Malik caught everyone's attention after he bowled a delivery of 150 kmph speed. The speedster became an overnight hero in Jammu city with people thronging his residence to congratulate his parents.

The joy of Umran's parents knows no bounds these days. His father Abdul Mallik who is a vegetable & fruit vendor got very emotional while speaking to India Today.