Dubai/Srinagar: The 2016 IPL champions Sunrisers Hyderabad have brought in medium pacer Umran Malik as a short-term Covid-19 replacement for T Natarajan in the ongoing IPL 2021 in the UAE. Natarajan had tested positive for Covid-19 before Hyderabad’s match against the Delhi Capitals on September 22.
Under the Regulation 6.1 (c), franchises are allowed to sign a short-term replacement player until the original squad member is permitted to re-enter the team’s bio-secure environment. Hence, Malik will only be a part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad side until Natarajan recovers and is allowed to join the team.
The 21-year-old Malik made his T20 and List A debut for Jammu and Kashmir this year. He picked one wicket on his List A debut against Bengal while scalping three wickets on T20 debut against Railways. Malik is already part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team as a net bowler.
Hyderabad are currently at bottom of the points table with just two points from eight matches. They now face Punjab Kings on Saturday in Sharjah.
Advisor Khan congratulates
Meanwhile, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor has congratulated Jammu and Kashmir speedster Umran Malik for his inclusion in the Sun Risers Hyderabad squad in the ongoing IPL tournament in UAE.
Advisor Khan in a message to Umran said,” I am very happy to know about your selection in the Sunrisers Hyderabad. I on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and the sporting fraternity of J&K congratulate you on making it to the coveted star studded IPL team. I wish you all success in the tournament. I also take this opportunity to congratulate your family, coaches and the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association on this occasion.
