Who is Umar Nazir Mir? J&K pacer who demolished Mumbai in Ranji Trophy 2024-25
Umer Nazir MirThe 31-year-old pacer made headlines during the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai on January 23, 2025. Mir’s exceptional performance saw him chase down three famous ballet dancers – Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane And Shivam Dube – It led to an early fall in Mumbai in their guest house.
Umar Nazir Mir: The Rising Star
In the year Born on 3 November 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. In the year He made his debut for J&K in 2013 and has since established himself as a key player in the bowling line-up.
Picking up 138 wickets in 57 first-class matches, Mir has garnered attention for his pace and match play, which has been a major contributor to Mumbai. His bowling spell started with a sensational approach as he dismissed Rohit for just 3 runs. Following this discovery, the bowled veteran cleaned the batter Ajinkya Rahane He was then dispatched for 12 runs Shivam Dubey Back to the tent for Duck, caught by Kanhaiya Wadawan. Mir’s relentless pressure on Mumbai’s top order was crucial as they were restricted to a paltry total of 120 in the first innings.
Mir’s best bowling performance in red-ball cricket is 6/53, which he recorded on services last year. Inspired by Australian mythology Glen McGrathMir is keen to represent the national team and his impressive performance against Mumbai suggests he is making a compelling case for selection.
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Fans and experts appreciated the performance of Umar Mir
The cricketing community responded enthusiastically to Mir’s performance. Fans expressed their appreciation on social media, with many calling for more recognition for his talent. Comments like “Umar Nazir Mir is a name to watch out for!” It reflects the increasing interest in the profession. Former cricketers also appreciated Mir’s performance and composure on the field and said that his ability to dismiss stars like Rohit and Rahane shows his skill as a bowler.
Brilliant 4 wicket for Umar Nazir against Mumbai…!!
He takes the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Tomare and Shivam Dube.#Ranjitrophy2025 #Jammu and Kashmir #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/u2CvVq120r
– DEEP SINGH (@CrazyCricDeep) January 23, 2025