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Umran Malik. [Source - AFP]
In a significant development, Umran Malik finally returns to the Ranji Trophy, with the speedster named in Jammu and Kashmir’s squad for their second-round match against Vidarbha.
Jammu and Kashmir will host Vidarbha on Sunday, October 18, at Srinagar’s Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, with Umran’s inclusion in the 15-member squad emerging as a major highlight ahead of the fixture.
Umran Malik Returns To J&K’s Ranji Trophy Squad After Nearly A Year
Jammu and Kashmir have announced their 15-member squad for the second-round Ranji Trophy 2026-27 match against Vidarbha, with Umran Malik earning a place after missing out on selection for the first-round fixture against Madhya Pradesh.
Despite being fit, the speedster was overlooked for the opening match, which ended in a draw after J&K conceded a first-innings lead. Umran’s inclusion could now boost their pace attack as they prepare to face Vidarbha in Srinagar on Sunday, October 18.
Jammu and Kashmir Squad For Ranji Trophy Second-Round Match vs Vidarbha
Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria, Yawer Hasan, Shubham Pundir, Abdul Samad, Paras Dogra (C), Rydham Sharma (WK), Abid Mushtaq, Sunil Kumar, Kawalpreet Singh, Sahil Lotra, Vanshaj Sharma, Umran Malik, Umar Nazir, and Rohit Sharma.
Auqib Nabi misses out on the second-round squad as he is set to fly to New Zealand with India A for their three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A, starting October 24. Umran Malik, Umar Nazir and Rydham Sharma are the additions from Round 1.
When Was The Last Time Umran Malik Played In The Ranji Trophy?
Umran Malik last featured in the Ranji Trophy during Jammu and Kashmir’s second-round match against Rajasthan on October 25 last season. It was his only appearance in their historic title-winning season.
The speedster bowled eight overs in the first innings, finishing with figures of 0/26, before returning 0/9 from four overs in the second. Jammu and Kashmir won by an innings and 41 runs, with Auqib Nabi claiming 10 wickets.
Umran Malik’s First-Class Stats
Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
Matches | 13 |
Wickets | 16 |
Bowling Average | 46.81 |
Bowling Strike Rate | 69.1 |
Umran subsequently fell out of Jammu and Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy plans and remained absent until his selection for Ranji Trophy 2026-27 second-round match against Vidarbha. He has played nine first-class matches for J&K, taking 11 wickets at an average of 40.18.
