"He was punching the ceiling and jumping" - Kevin Pietersen reveals Sunil Gavaskar's reaction to Umran Malik taking 5-fer

 
"He was punching the ceiling and jumping when Umran Malik picked his maiden five-wicket" - Kevin Pietersen revealed how Sunil Gavaskar celebrated Umran's performance

Umran Malik has been phenomenal in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. He has now become a true force to reckon with. And on Wednesday, he was at his absolute best against the Gujarat Titans. The 22-year-old picked up his maiden five-wicket haul and took 5/25 to demolist GT's top order. Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar was overjoyed to see the performance of the young pacer and was jumping in the air.

He was noticing whenever Umran was speeding up to get the wicket.Umran Malik has been phenomenal in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. He has now become a true force to reckon with. And on Wednesday, he was at his absolute best against the Gujarat Titans. The 22-year-old picked up his maiden five-wicket haul and took 5/25 to demolist GT's top order.

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar was overjoyed to see the performance of the young pacer and was jumping in the air. He was noticing whenever Umran was speeding up to get the wicket. Gavaskar, who himself knows what it feels like as a batter when the bowler is bowling a bouncer at a speed of 150 km/h, was impressed with the speed of the 22-year-old. Well, Umran also achieved a very interesting feat last night as he became the only bowler to take the first five wickets to complete a five-wicket haul in the IPL.

Gavaskar, who himself knows what it feels like as a batter when the bowler is bowling a bouncer at a speed of 150 km/h, was impressed with the speed of the 22-year-old. Well, Umran also achieved a very interesting feat last night as he became the only bowler to take the first five wickets to complete a five-wicket haul in the IPL.

The pacer was firing with the ball in his hand. He started with the wicket of Shubman Gill and then welcomed the GT skipper to a brutal bouncer that hit him at his shoulder. He dismissed Hardik Pandya in his very next over with another pacy bouncer. Then, coming back to bowl his second spell, he dismissed the set batsman, Wriddhiman Saha, with a pin-point yorker.

The pacer was firing with the ball in his hand. He started with the wicket of Shubman Gill and then welcomed the GT skipper to a brutal bouncer that hit him at his shoulder. He dismissed Hardik Pandya in his very next over with another pacy bouncer. Then, coming back to bowl his second spell, he dismissed the set batsman, Wriddhiman Saha, with a pin-point yorker.

The 22-year-old completed his five-wicket haul by dismissing David Miller and Abhinav Manohar's timber in his final over. Gavaskar was jumping in the air while watching the pacer take a 5-wicket haul. Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen disclosed how Gavaskar celebrated his 5 wickets. The 22-year-old completed his five-wicket haul by dismissing David Miller and Abhinav Manohar's timber in his final over. Gavaskar was jumping in the air while watching the pacer take a 5-wicket haul. Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen disclosed how Gavaskar celebrated his 5 wickets. 

Speaking to IPL broadcaster Star Sports, Pietersen said that more than the bowler himself, Gavaskar's celebration was more exciting to see as he was jumping, screaming, and punching the ceiling. Adding to that, he said the reason for his celebration was because it is very rare for India to produce a fast bowler. He concluded, "You can see by the speeds he is delivering and the accuracy that you must be loving."

Speaking to IPL broadcaster Star Sports, Pietersen said that more than the bowler himself, Gavaskar's celebration was more exciting to see as he was jumping, screaming, and punching the ceiling. Adding to that, he said the reason for his celebration was because it is very rare for India to produce a fast bowler. He concluded, "You can see by the speeds he is delivering and the accuracy that you must be loving."

In spite of the fiery spell by the 22-year-old, GT won the match in an incredible manner, largely due to the start provided by Wriddhiman Saha and cameos from Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia. But in the end, Umran was named "Man of the Match" for his performance. In spite of the fiery spell by the 22-year-old, GT won the match in an incredible manner, largely due to the start provided by Wriddhiman Saha and cameos from Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia. But in the end, Umran was named "Man of the Match" for his performance. 

When asked about his performance, Gavaskar stated that bowling at a fast pace is one thing, but bowling with accuracy on the stumps is another. Umran has done both of these things correctly; he is bowling at a fast pace with accuracy on the stumps. The 22-year-old is now the season's second highest wicket-taker. He has 15 wickets in 8 matches, just three wickets behind Chahal.

When asked about his performance, Gavaskar stated that bowling at a fast pace is one thing, but bowling with accuracy on the stumps is another. Umran has done both of these things correctly; he is bowling at a fast pace with accuracy on the stumps. The 22-year-old is now the season's second highest wicket-taker. He has 15 wickets in 8 matches, just three wickets behind Chahal.

Gavaskar has also urged that the pacer should get a chance on the upcoming England tour, whether he will play or not. As gettig picked in the Indian side will be a great learning curve for him.Gavaskar has also urged that the pacer should get a chance on the upcoming England tour, whether he will play or not. etting picked on the Indian side will be a great learning curve for him.etting picked on the Indian side will be a great learning curve for him.

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