Mumbai are 8 wickets down with 110 runs as of the 25th over against Jammu and Kashmir.
Who is Umar Nazir Mir, a hidden talent of J&K?
Mir, 31, bowled with pace and bounce, troubling the Mumbai batsmen throughout his spell. Standing at an impressive 6 feet 4 inches, Mir hails from Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. He was also selected for the prestigious India C squad during the 2018–19 Deodhar Trophy, a testament to his growing stature in Indian domestic cricket.
Umar has been a constant figure in Indian domestic cricket, with his massive frame and smooth bowling action making him a nightmare for batters. For years, Umar has been grinding and also honed his craft in domestic cricket.
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This season, Umar has been in red-hot form. In just three Ranji Trophy matches, he’s picked up 11 wickets at an incredible average of 9.81, with a remarkable economy rate of 2.64 and a strike rate of 22.27. His stellar performance against Mumbai, where he dismantled their top order with ease, speaks volumes of his growing dominance in domestic cricket.
The magical spell
He first dismissed Rohit Sharma for just 3 runs, taking advantage of a short-pitched delivery that forced the India captain into a leading edge, which was caught by Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra at mid-off. The fast bowler followed it up by clean bowling Rahane for just 12 runs and then claiming the wicket of Shivam Dube for a duck, caught by Kanhaiya Wadhawan.
Mir’s spell helped turn the game in Jammu and Kashmir’s favor, showcasing his skill and experience as a seasoned domestic cricketer.
The match also saw the crowd in nearby office buildings, who were watching the action from their floors, quickly dispersing after Rohit’s dismissal. Despite the low turnout at the stadium, Mir’s stellar performance undoubtedly caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts.
