Sunil Narine makes a Big Statement Before IPL 2026; Umran Malik did KKR's New-X-Factor
Sunil Narine has named Umran Malik as Kolkata Knight Riders’ new X-factor ahead of IPL 2026. With Andre Russell retiring as a player, Narine believes Umran’s 150 km/h pace can make him the next big match-winner for KKR.
Sunil Narine makes a Big Statement Before IPL 2026; Umran Malik did KKR's New-X-Factor
Just before IPL 2026 auction, Kolkata Knight Riders fans have received a significant update; conversely coming from franchise legend Sunil Narine.
With Andre Russell retiring and settling in the support-staff role, the big question on everyone's mind is: Who will be KKR's x-factor now?
Narine has made it clear.
Umran Malik-KKR's New Match-Winner, Says Narine
On the chances of the franchise in the upcoming season, Sunil Narine mentioned that KKR would definitely miss the powerful explosive power-hitting of Russell; however, he believes the death bowler might already have the new match-winner in Umran Malik.
The star spinner commented that Umran good is a "good bowler," while also feeling that his 150k pace can be an absolute X-factor in IPL 2026 for KKR.
