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Umar Nazir Mira 31-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), headlined during the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai on 23 January 2025. Mir’s outstanding performance saw him dismiss three prominent batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane i Shivam Dube – leading to Mumbai’s first collapse in their innings.
Umar Nazir Mir: The Rising Star
Born on November 3, 1993 in Pulwama, J&K, Umar Mir is 6 feet 4 inches tall, making him one of the tallest fast bowlers in Indian domestic cricket. He made his debut for J&K in 2013 and has since established himself as a key player in their bowling line-up.
With a total of 138 wickets in 57 first-class matches, Mir has caught the eye for his pace and bounce, which proved instrumental against Mumbai. His bowling spell started with a sensational delivery that caught Rohit off guard and dismissed him for just 3 runs. After this breakthrough, he cleaned up the bowling veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane for 12 runs and then shipped Shivam Dubey back to the pavilion for a duck, caught by Kanhaiya Wadhawan. Mir’s relentless pressure on Mumbai’s top order was instrumental in restricting them to a minus 120 total in the first innings.
Mir’s best bowling performance in red-ball cricket is 6/53, which he recorded against Services last year. Inspired by the Australian legend Glen McGrathMir is aspiring to represent his national team, and his impressive performance against Mumbai suggests he is making a compelling case for selection.
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Fans and experts applaud Umar Mir’s performance
The cricketing community has reacted enthusiastically to Mir’s performance. Fans took to social media to express their admiration, with many calling for greater recognition of his talents. Comments like “Umar Nazir Mir is a name to watch out for!” it reflects the growing interest in his career. Former cricketers have also praised Mir’s skill and composure on the field, noting that his ability to dismiss star batsmen like Rohit and Rahane is a testament to his abilities as a bowler.
BRILLIANT 4 WICKET HAUL FOR UMAR NAZIR MIR AGAINST MUMBAI…!!
He takes the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Tomare and Shivam Dube.#ranjitrophy2025 #JammuIKashmir #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/u2CvVq120r
— DEEP SINGH (@CrazyCricDeep) January 23, 2025
