MUMBAI: Umar Nazir, the six-feet-four-inches tall Jammu & Kashmir fast bowler, whose deadly haul of 4 for 41, along with Yudhvir Singh’s 4 for 31, helped his team skittle out Mumbai for just 120 in 33.2 overs in their Ranji Trophy match at the MCA ground in BKC, revealed after the first day’s play why he didn’t even celebrate with his teammates after dismissing India captain Rohit Sharma for just three in the morning.
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The man, like many, is a big fan of the ‘Hitman.’
“The first thought in my mind was…I am a big fan of Rohit and that is why I didn’t celebrate after taking his wicket today. If we win this game, it would be a proud moment because India’s captain is playing in the opposition,” Nazir said.
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The prospect of bowling to a superstar didn’t unnerve the 31-year-old quick.
“I slept off at 10 pm last night and woke up around 7 am and was relaxed,” he said. “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.”
Nazir has taken 138 wickets in 57 first-class matches at an average of 29.12.
