Thu Jan 23 05:20:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Unheralded Bowler Umar Nazir Dismisses Rohit Sharma, Rahane in Ranji Trophy Debut**
**Mumbai, India (Jan 23, 2025)** – Rohit Sharma’s much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after a 10-year hiatus ended abruptly today. The Indian captain, and Mumbai’s star batsman, was dismissed for a paltry 3 runs by a relatively unknown Jammu and Kashmir bowler, Umar Nazir.
Nazir, who has garnered little attention outside of Ranji Trophy circles, caused significant damage to the Mumbai batting lineup, dismissing both Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane cheaply. Sharma, struggling against pace bowling recently, managed only 3 runs from 19 balls, falling victim to Nazir’s cunning bowling in the 19th ball of his innings. Rahane fared only slightly better, scoring 12 runs before being bowled by the same bowler.
Mumbai, having won the toss and elected to bat first, found themselves in deep trouble at 60/7. The team’s batting collapse included the early dismissals of several key players, including Rohit, Yashasvi, Rahane, and Iyer. Nazir, at the time of reporting, has taken four wickets for Jammu and Kashmir, while Yudhveer Singh Charak has taken two, and Auqib Nabi Dar has one. The match remains ongoing. This unexpected performance has thrust Nazir into the spotlight, highlighting the unpredictable nature of domestic cricket.
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