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[PICTURES] Umar Nazir Mir 150+ kph pace bowling sensation from the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji team

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Team India's search to find a feisty express bowler may end soon with Kashmir providing the answers.

Twenty three year old lanky Umar Nazir Mir can bolster country's fast bowling department - that often is found wanting in fitness and ability to bounce out opposition and clock 90 mph consistently.

At 6.4 feet, Nazir is two inches shorter than India's bowling mainstay Ishant Sharma but a yard or two quicker.
Abdul Qayoom Bagav, Jammu and Kashmir Ranji team coach says Umar's classical side arm action helps him to generate 140 km per hour for long spells and his pace does not fall much even when the ball is old.

Age on his side, he is expected to serve India for long along with the growing stable of medium fast and fast medium pacers like Jaspreet Bhumrah, Mohammad Shami, Bhuvneswar Kumar and Umesh Yadav.

But first things first, he needs to get a break, get lucky and perform when it matters, and then break into the team.

"He swings it both ways when the ball has shine and reverses the old one. Moreover, because he drops the ball from a good height, he extracts lot of bounce," Qayoom added.

Qayoom was the highest wicket taker for JK and recently overtaken by Samiullah Beig, another express pacer who spearheaded the state bowling for over a decade.

Beig who shares the new ball with Umar and Ram Dayal - another promising fast bowler from Jammu - in the recent Ranji matches says he (Umar) bowled long spells without compromising on pace in adverse heat conditions.

He has started to peak this year. He bowled much better than the figures tell us," he said.

"If he is lucky on a given day, there is no looking back. He is ready. I am hopeful he will get a chance," Beig told News 18.

Beig said Umar works very hard on his fitness and in last six months he has lost 15 kgs.

"He is leaner and meaner now, has four packs ... lot of energy and stamina." he said and added he has stuck to a strict regimen and seems he won't give that up as it has done world of good to his cricket and performance.
"He has got talent and can fill in in both short and long format for the country. We have seen that in both Ranji and Mushtaq Ali trophy," chipped in Qayoom who has worked with Umar since he started his career in 2009 for U-19 squad.

The right hand pacer's performance in Mushtaq Ali tourney helped JK to trounce three strong teams - a first after many years of dismal performances and statistics. He took 9 wickets in last five T-20 outings at an average of 15, prompting the selectors to pick him for the North Zone squad.

"He was economical and took early wickets even when we had not put a good total on the board," said a team member.

The star-studded North Zone team is led by Harbhajan Singh and includes Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Shikhar Diwan. Kashmiri star cricketer Parvez Rasool is also in the squad.

Hailing from South Kashmir district of Pulwama, Umar belongs to a middle class family. His father is a timber businessman while mother is a home maker.

"I took to cricket because my father supported me. He played what is called for a mohalla team," said Umar.
"If I get to play on Sunday, I will make most of it,'' Umar told this reporter while boarding a flight for Mumbai - where North plays South Zone on Sunday.

"It is my dream to turn out in India colours, and my day will come soon" he signed off.

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For a moment I thought hes from this part of Kashmr and got excited.

We have nobody coming up who can bowl 140kph, let alone 150!
 
For a moment I thought hes from this part of Kashmr and got excited.

We have nobody coming up who can bowl 140kph, let alone 150!
to name a few:
Atif Jabbar, Ahmed Jamal, Usman Khan Shinwari, Ghulam Mudassir, Bilawal Bhatti
 
operates in the region of 128-132 kph average actually

only in your fantasy , if you watch his limited over games, he bowls at 90 mph consistently

He used to. Now it's mostly in the 135 to 140 range. 90 mph is 144 kph

it seems you have not watched the last ODI series in Australia, he was bowling consistently around 145 kph

Mohammad Amir's average speed is 142 kph (88 mph). He generally bowls from 138-146 kph. Which is 86-91 mph. So he is mostly mid-80s to early-90s.
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Same as Umesh Yadav.

Wahab Riaz's average speed is 144 kph (89 mph). He generally bowls from 140-148 kph. Which is 87-92 mph. So he is mostly late-80s to early-90s.
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Same as Varun Aaron.

The pace between these four Indo-Pak bowlers is similar, but the Pak. bowlers are more skilled overall.

Of course Pak. don't have Ashwin and Jadeja either.
 
Wahab Riaz's average speed is 144 kph (89 mph). He generally bowls from 140-148 kph. Which is 87-92 mph. So he is mostly late-80s to early-90s.
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Same as Varun Aaron.
actually Varun has lost his pace because of the injury problems, he's been out of the team since nov 2015, he's not good enough, his averages are horrible
 
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it seems you have not watched the last ODI series in Australia, he was bowling consistently around 145 kph

His speed was in 140s in the first spell. That's when he was lethal and caused a lot of problems to Warner and co. In the subsequent spells, his speeds tapered off
 
actually Varun has lost his pace because of the injury problems, he's been out of the team since nov 2015, he's not good enough, his averages are horrible

Which is why Indian fans shouldn't be too hyped about this bowler yet either.
 
Umar Nazir Mir is from Indian Kashmir and is likely to be the 2nd Kashmiri to play for India after Parvez Rasool. Waiting to see him in IPL this year. He was also the highest wicket taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Inter state T20

[MENTION=137118]Mir jibran[/MENTION] - any more info about him. Have u seen him play
 
actually Varun has lost his pace because of the injury problems, he's been out of the team since nov 2015, he's not good enough, his averages are horrible

Hasn't lost his pace. His ODI speeds were always 145+ on average, and it is still the same. But you are right about the part that he is not good enough.
 
Bowled 130-134 kmph , has a good run up and a smooth action. But plenty of scope for working out the technical issues to smoothen it further and improve his pace. At hs height and build, should be regularly bowling 135-140 in shorter formats.

Early days for him, but good opportunity as the T20 Zonal Trophy is being televised.
 
Umar Nazir Mir is from Indian Kashmir and is likely to be the 2nd Kashmiri to play for India after Parvez Rasool. Waiting to see him in IPL this year. He was also the highest wicket taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Inter state T20

[MENTION=137118]Mir jibran[/MENTION] - any more info about him. Have u seen him play

yes a very good fast medium bowler who bowls in mid 130's dont know where this 150 came from and was set to be part of u 19 wc but unfortunately he didnt had a passport that time
has the potential to play for india couple of consistent ipl seasons can help
 
yes a very good fast medium bowler who bowls in mid 130's dont know where this 150 came from and was set to be part of u 19 wc but unfortunately he didnt had a passport that time
has the potential to play for india couple of consistent ipl seasons can help

Bummer.

India needs another tall pacer who can bowl over 140k's consistently to win overseas tests. If Nazir is just another 130k trundler, chances are slim Kohli will give him a chance. India already has several such pacers.

India needs some one along with Shami and BK to challenge teams like Aus/SA and Eng on their home soil.
 
He isnt even a proper fast medium. Maybe occasionally he can bowl a couple of balls in high 130s. Thats about it.
 
Why is he wasting his energy and talent in indian domestic cricket? He should be picked up by an IPL team so that he can get that recognition that will take him to indian national team.
 
The headline says 150+ bowler, the article says he bowls at 90mph that is equal to 144 kphs and for long spells 140 kph...

How did the thread creator come up with magical figure of 150 :)) :))
 
He should be picked up by ipl so that ipl haters can burn even more.

What has ipl got to do with the guy bowling fast?
 
He should be picked up by ipl so that ipl haters can burn even more.

What has ipl got to do with the guy bowling fast?

It's not about bowling fast. He is the talent IPL is looking for.

Did you forget what you said few days ago? You said there is no point in playing domestic cricket. Players like ashwin, jadeja got recognition from IPL. Only IPL can give these youngsters recognition. So I am just applying your logic doctor sahab. :shezzy
 
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It's not about bowling fast. He is the talent IPL is looking for.

Did you forget what you said few days ago? You said there is no point in playing domestic cricket. Players like ashwin, jadeja got recognition from IPL. Only IPL can give these youngsters recognition. So I am just applying your logic doctor sahab. :shezzy

What has domestic cricket done to him and how has ipl failed in his case?
 
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It's not about bowling fast. He is the talent IPL is looking for.

Did you forget what you said few days ago? You said there is no point in playing domestic cricket. Players like ashwin, jadeja got recognition from IPL. Only IPL can give these youngsters recognition. So I am just applying your logic doctor sahab. :shezzy

What talent r u speaking about? A bowler who has 42 wickets in 22 matches averaging 40 with a strike rate of 73 and no 5 wicket haul right.

U can blame ipl if he is setting domestics on fire but not with those kind of performances
 
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It's not about bowling fast. He is the talent IPL is looking for.

Did you forget what you said few days ago? You said there is no point in playing domestic cricket. Players like ashwin, jadeja got recognition from IPL. Only IPL can give these youngsters recognition. So I am just applying your logic doctor sahab. :shezzy
U tell me why should he be selected for ipl ? Based on his numbers or just because u think he should be selected?
 
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What talent r u speaking about? A bowler who has 42 wickets in 22 matches averaging 40 with a strike rate of 73 and no 5 wicket haul right.

U can blame ipl if he is setting domestics on fire but not with those kind of performances

Now we are talking. So you agree that players have to perform in domestics to get noticed by IPL? So why do you claim that ashwin and jaddu were finds of IPL? And domestics don't help these players?
 
U tell me why should he be selected for ipl ? Based on his numbers or just because u think he should be selected?

What numbers are we talking about here? Since IPL has become the only place to get recognition for indian players he should be selected in IPL first only then we can talk about his numbers in IPL. Don't forget that domestic cricket does not matter. :inti
 
Now we are talking. So you agree that players have to perform in domestics to get noticed by IPL? So why do you claim that ashwin and jaddu were finds of IPL? And domestics don't help these players?

They are selected into indian team based on their ipl performances and not domestic performances as they are not setting domestics on fire in order for them to gain direct entry into indian team.

In their cases ipl performances helped them to get instant recognition and made their entry into indian team easy. Otherwise they would have rotten in domestics like so many players who never got their chances inspite of taking 500 wickets in ranji matches.

I am not saying domestics doesn't matter at all but even if u have above average perfomances in domestics but u perform well in ipl u r chances for indian team are higher and easier than having to wait for years
 
What numbers are we talking about here? Since IPL has become the only place to get recognition for indian players he should be selected in IPL first only then we can talk about his numbers in IPL. Don't forget that domestic cricket does not matter. :inti
U tell me why he should be selected for ipl as u r telling he should be selected ?
 
They are selected into indian team based on their ipl performances and not domestic performances as they are not setting domestics on fire in order for them to gain direct entry into indian team.

In their cases ipl performances helped them to get instant recognition and made their entry into indian team easy. Otherwise they would have rotten in domestics like so many players who never got their chances inspite of taking 500 wickets in ranji matches.

I am not saying domestics doesn't matter at all but even if u have above average perfomances in domestics but u perform well in ipl u r chances for indian team are higher and easier than having to wait for years

Now you are twisting and turning your statements lol. You look confused to me.

On one hand you are saying they are selected on the basis of IPL performances when they are not setting the domestics on fire. On the other hand you are bringing Umar Nazir's domestic cricket stats to question why should he be selected in IPL.
 
What numbers are we talking about here? Since IPL has become the only place to get recognition for indian players he should be selected in IPL first only then we can talk about his numbers in IPL. Don't forget that domestic cricket does not matter. :inti
Why only him and not every player playing in domestics ?
 
Why only him and not every player playing in domestics ?

You should be the one answering that question because you are an IPL fan and according to you IPL is helping indian cricketers and Indian cricket. It seems you got trapped in your own statements and finding a way to get out asap.
 
He is a borderline trundler. :))
The myth of 150kph was busted right here by me and Joshila yet people kept on discussing about talent who can bowl 150kph and India's obsession and what not.
Caution: Do not take my posts lightly. :)))
 
Umar Nazir Mir, who dismissed Rohit Sharma during the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, told during a media interaction:

"A good ball is a good ball against any player, you don't look at the stature of the player, but Rohit Sharma's wicket is a big one, I am happy."

"The first thought in my mind was...I did not celebrate, as a fan of Rohit Sharma. I know he is something, even though I dismissed him. I am a big fan of Rohit Sharma."

"(Even) if we win this game, it would be a proud moment because India's captain is playing in the opposition."

"When you dismiss an international player, it is always a prized wicket. There was some help from the surface, I tried to bowl in right areas. Rohit Sharma is a big name and his wicket was important for us and for me, personally, as well."
 
Umar Nazir has done this for so many years He is very unfortunate that he is not playing IPL.

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