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Umar Nazir Mira 31-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), made headlines during the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai on January 23, 2025. Mir’s exceptional performance saw him dismiss three prominent batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube – leading to Mumbai’s early collapse in their innings.
Umar Nazir Mir: the rising star
Born on November 3, 1993 in Pulwama, J&K, Umar Mir stands at 6 feet 4 inches, 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 lineup.
With a total of 138 wickets in 57 first-class matches, Mir has attracted attention for his pace and bounce, which proved instrumental against Mumbai. His bowling stint began with a sensational delivery that caught Rohit off guard and dismissed him for just 3 runs. After this drive, he bowled cleanly to the veteran batsman. Ajinkya Rahane for 12 races and then sent Shivam Dubey I return to the pavilion in search of a duck, caught by Kanhaiya Wadhawan. Mir’s relentless pressure on Mumbai’s top order was instrumental in restricting them to a meager total of 120 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 Australian legend Glenn McGrathMir aspires 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 praise Umar Mir’s performance
The cricket 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 talent. Comments like “Umar Nazir Mir is a name we should watch out for!” reflect the growing interest in his career. Former cricketers have also praised Mir’s skill and composure on the field, pointing out that his ability to dismiss star batsmen like Rohit and Rahane is a testament to his capabilities as a bowler.
BRILLIANT 4 WICKET REACH FOR UMAR NAZIR MIR AGAINST MUMBAI…!!
Take the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Tomare and Shivam Dube.#ranjitrofeo2025 #JammuAndKashmir #Bombay pic.twitter.com/u2CvVq120r
— SINGH DEEP (@CrazyCricDeep) January 23, 2025
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