Thu Jan 23 18:56:05 UTC 2025: ## Six-Foot-Four Bowler Umar Nazir Mir Dismisses Rohit Sharma in Ranji Trophy Debut
**Mumbai, India** – India’s cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, endured a disappointing start to his long-awaited Ranji Trophy return. The Mumbai opener was dismissed for a paltry 3 runs in the first innings against Jammu and Kashmir, falling victim to the impressive pace bowling of Umar Nazir Mir.
Mir, a towering 6’4″ fast bowler, proved to be a thorn in the side of the Mumbai batting lineup, which crumbled to a meager 120 runs. He not only dismissed Sharma but also claimed the wickets of other key batsmen like Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube, contributing significantly to Mumbai’s collapse. Mir’s impressive performance included dismissing Rahane for 12, Hardik Tamore for 7, and Dube for a duck.
The 31-year-old Mir, who made his first-class debut in 2013, has an impressive record of 138 wickets in 57 matches. His career also includes 54 List A and 32 T20 wickets. Notably, he achieved his career-best bowling figures last October, taking 6 wickets for 53 runs against Services.
Adding an interesting twist to the match, Mir revealed that he is a huge fan of Rohit Sharma. Despite achieving the feat of dismissing his idol, Mir chose not to celebrate, stating his respect for the veteran cricketer. He expressed his excitement about dismissing an international player of Rohit’s stature. The match highlighted Mir’s exceptional talent and the unpredictable nature of the Ranji Trophy.
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