Naman Dhir Impresses in IPL Debut for Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have a history of fielding iconic T20 batters at the crucial No. 3 position, including Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Cameron Green. However, in a recent match against Gujarat Titans, a relatively unknown name, Naman Dhir, took the stage at No. 3 after Ishan Kishan’s early dismissal.
Dhir, a 24-year-old hard-hitting batter from Punjab, has played only five T20 matches in his professional career and is yet to make his debut in 50-over domestic cricket. Despite his limited experience, he was acquired by Mumbai Indians for INR 20 lakh at the last auction.
Dhir’s selection is a testament to Mumbai Indians’ scouting prowess. He has impressed with his big-hitting abilities, particularly in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup last year, where he amassed 466 runs at a strike rate of 192.56.
In his IPL debut, Dhir showcased his power-hitting skills, smashing three consecutive fours and a six against Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai. He also lofted a six over long-off in the third over. However, Omarzai eventually dismissed Dhir lbw with the help of a review.
Despite Dhir’s impressive start, Mumbai Indians fell short by six runs in the end. However, his performance has raised eyebrows and suggests that he could be a valuable asset to the team in the future.