Jammu and Kashmir seamer Umar Nazir Mir made headlines in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 by dismissing Indian captain Rohit Sharma for just 3 runs during a match against Mumbai. Rohit’s attempt to pull a delivery ended in a leading-edge catch, marking Umar’s first wicket of the day. Umar also dismantled Mumbai’s batting lineup, taking 4 wickets, including Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube, and helping bowl out Mumbai for 120 runs.
Rohit Sharma dismissed for 3 in 19 balls. pic.twitter.com/ooEFvMfWjI
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 23, 2025
The 31-year-old has been in exceptional form this season, taking 15 wickets in three matches at an impressive average of 9.93. Umar debuted in first-class cricket in 2013 and has since accumulated 138 wickets in 57 matches. In List A cricket, he has 54 wickets from 36 games, and in T20s, he has taken 32 wickets in 24 innings with notable performances, such as 4/15 against Punjab in 2017. Umar’s consistent performances this season could be pivotal in advancing Jammu and Kashmir to the knockout stages.