Who is Umar Nazir Mir? The J&K pacer who tore apart Mumbai in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy
Umar Nazir MirThe 31-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), hit the 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: 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 domestic Indian 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 tally of 138 wickets in 57 first-class matches, Mir caught the eye with his pace and bounce, which proved crucial against Mumbai. His bowling spell began with a sensational performance that caught Rohit off guard, dismissing him for just 3 runs. After this discovery, he cleaned up the veteran pitcher Ajinkya Rahane for 12 runs and then dispatched Shivam Dube back to the pavilion for the duck he caught Kanhaiya Wadhawan. Miro’s relentless pressure on Mumbai’s top order was instrumental in restricting them to a meager total of 120 in the first innings.
Miro’s best bowling performance in red cricket is 6/53, which he recorded against Services last year. Inspired by an Australian legend Glenn McGrathMir is keen to represent his national team and his impressive performance against Mumbai suggests he makes a compelling case for selection.
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Fans and experts welcome Umar Mir’s performance
The cricketing community responded 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!” reflect the growing interest in his career. Former cricketers also praised Miro’s skill and composure on the field, pointing out that his ability to dismiss stars like Rohit and Rahane is a testament to his abilities as a bowler.
GREAT 4 WICKETS FOR UMARA NAZIRA MIRA AGAINST MUMBAI…!!
He takes the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Tomare and Shivam Dube.#ranjitrophija2025 #JammuAndKashmir #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/u2CvVq120r
— DEEP SINGH (@CrazyCricDeep) January 23, 2025