Umar Najir Mir Ranji Trophy 2025: 31 years old and standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, Umar Nazir Mir from Jammu and Kashmir is a bowler with such speed and skill that even the best batsmen can be fooled. Although his name is rarely heard, the performance he displayed today will make it unforgettable. Umar bowled relentlessly against Mumbai, taking down everyone from Rohit Sharma to captain Ajinkya Rahane. His performance has earned widespread praise.
Who is Umar Nazir Mir?
Umar Nazir Mir is a fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, born on November 3, 1993, in Pulwama. He is 6 feet 4 inches tall, making him one of the tallest fast bowlers in India’s domestic cricket. Coming from a simple family, Umar is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways. In the 2017 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Umar was impressed with his aggressive pace and swing, troubling strong teams. He took 9 wickets in five matches at an average of 15, which earned him a call-up to the North Zone team.
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Umar Nazir Mir’s Rise in Cricket
After this breakthrough, Umar continued to succeed and was selected for the 2018 Deodhar Trophy.
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Umar Nazir Mir’s Performance in Ranji Trophy 2025
In the 2025 Ranji Trophy, Umar Nazir Mir caused problems for Mumbai. He took the wicket of captain Rohit Sharma for 3 runs, then dismissed Hardik Tamor for 7 runs. Umar also got captain Ajinkya Rahane out for 12 runs. He continued his spell by taking Shreyas Iyer’s wicket and getting Shivam Dubey out for zero. By the end of his 8-over spell, Umar had taken 4 wickets.