Thu Jan 23 05:20:00 UTC 2025: **Unheralded J&K Bowler Umar Nazir Humiliates Rohit Sharma in Ranji Trophy**
**Srinagar, [Date]:** Umar Nazir, a 31-year-old fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, has become an overnight sensation after a stunning performance against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Nazir completely outclassed India’s star batsman Rohit Sharma, dismissing him for a duck after bowling 13 consecutive dot balls.
Sharma, known as “Hitman” for his aggressive batting, faced 13 deliveries from Nazir without scoring a single run before being bowled. This remarkable feat overshadowed Sharma’s overall score of 3 runs from 19 balls in the match.
Nazir’s impressive performance wasn’t limited to Sharma; he also claimed the wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and Hardik Tamore. This exceptional bowling display has thrust the relatively unknown Nazir into the limelight.
A right-arm fast bowler from Pulwama, Nazir has consistently performed well in domestic cricket. His Ranji Trophy record includes 26 wickets at an average of 27.84 (2018-19), 28 wickets at 23.03 (2019-20), and 14 wickets at 22.28 (2022-23). In his first-class career spanning 57 matches since his debut in 2013, he has taken 138 wickets at an average of 29.12. He also has 54 wickets from 36 List A matches.
Nazir’s exceptional bowling against one of India’s most celebrated batsmen has sparked considerable interest in his cricketing journey and raised questions about his potential for future success.
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