Rohit Sharma Falls to Umar Nazir

In a remarkable display of bowling, Umar Nazir, a fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, took the wicket of Rohit Sharma in a Ranji Trophy match, but didn't celebrate, revealing that he is a big fan of the Indian batsman. This impressive performance came as Mumbai was bowled out for 120, with Nazir, Yudhvir Singh, and Auqib Nabi taking crucial wickets.

The match saw a dominant performance from Jammu and Kashmir, with Umar Nazir having a standout day, picking up 3 wickets, including Rohit's and Shivam Dube's, and having India captain Ajinkya Rahane as one of his victims. Nazir's bowling was impressive on a pitch with a tinge of grass and moisture, with the red soil offering bounce, as he targeted the packaging area, beyond good length.

Rohit Sharma, who has been struggling in red-ball cricket, scored 31 runs in three Tests against Australia and is likely to be dropped from the Test team. His struggles continued in this match, scoring only 3 runs off 19 balls and getting out in a manner similar to his previous dismissal against Australia. In contrast, Umar Nazir's performance was a highlight of the match, and his admiration for Rohit Sharma made the wicket even more special for him, describing it as his "best wicket in my career".

The Jammu and Kashmir team's performance was in stark contrast to Mumbai's, who folded for 120 runs in 33.2 overs, with Shardul Thakur scoring 51. The visitors managed to get ahead with 54 runs in lead and three wickets in hand. Other notable batsmen, such as Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, also missed out on hitting notable scores, struggling with the bat in the opening day of the sixth round of Ranji Trophy matches.

The day's play also saw other notable performances, including Ravindra Jadeja's 35th first-class five-wicket haul in championship matches and Khaleel Ahmed's maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket after eight years of making his debut. As the tournament progresses, teams will look to capitalize on their performances and make a strong push for the top spots.