Saralnama: Irfan Umair made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir. Umair moved to Mumbai in 2017, working odd jobs while pursuing cricket. His breakthrough came in ISPL Season 2 with Falcon Risers Hyderabad. He impressed in the T20 Mumbai League 2025, catching selectors' attention. ISPL League Commissioner Suraj Samat praised Umair's journey from tennis-ball cricket to first-class level. Another ISPL success story is Abhishek Dalhor, selected as a net bowler for KKR in IPL 2025. ISPL Season 3 is set for to in Surat, featuring two new teams. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 18:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 16 Oct 2025: Irfan Umair made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir
- Umair moved to Mumbai in 2017, working odd jobs while pursuing cricket
- His breakthrough came in ISPL Season 2 with Falcon Risers Hyderabad