IPL 2022: Genuine pace of Umran Malik will be hard to ignore, says Ian Chappell

Umran Malik will be hard to ignore, feels former Australia captain Ian Chappell. Chappell, one of the most respected voices in world cricket, says that the advent of IPL has acted as a catalyst for India's "enormous depth in pace bowling" and it is not showing any signs of abating.

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Like many, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh too has been floored by the magic of Jammu's pace sensation Umran Malik, who has clocked above 150kmph on a regular basis in IPL 15 (157kmph on Thursday), and wants the youngster inducted into Team India as soon as possible.

"India's pace-bowling revolution shows no sign of abating, and the name on IPL watchers' lips is currently that of the pacy Umran Malik. In the past India has displayed patience in developing its fast-bowling group but the genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore," Chappell wrote in his column for 'ESPNcricinfo'. "In a world where fast bowling is a valuable commodity, India are now a shining light." The IPL indeed has played a huge role in transforming India from a side with potential to a dominant force in world cricket.

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"Umran has made me popular in the market and in fact in Jammu overall. Everyone greets me saying 'adaab' in the market. I am really proud of my son," Umran's Abdul Rashid told TimesofIndia.com from Jammu. India's new speed gun Umran consistently bowls at 145- 150kph plus and is India's fastest

"India are currently a dominant international side and if they continue to show the required resolve, will continue to be a leading team.