Naman Dhir

Cricketer

Indian Faridkot, Punjab, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/12/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceFaridkot, Punjab, India

Latest News about Naman Dhir

2025

Naman Dhir was signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 5.25 crores in the IPL 2025 auction, becoming the highest-paid uncapped player in IPL history. This marked a significant investment by MI in the young all-rounder following his impressive debut season in 2024.

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight75 Kg (165 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements
Chest42 Inches
Waist32 Inches
Biceps14 Inches

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya Faridkot
College/UniversityBaba Farid College Bathinda
QualificationsBachelor of Arts (BA)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherNaresh Dhir (Medical shop worker)
MotherNirupma Dhir (Teacher)
Siblings2 elder sisters - Manila Naresh (married) and Sheenam Ralhan (married)

Career

Domestic Teams
  • Sarwara Sports Club
  • Faridkot
  • Baba Farid College
  • Rest of Punjab
  • Punjab
  • PCA Colts
  • Donewal
  • Mumbai Indians (MI)
  • BLV Blasters
International DebutYet to make
Jersey Number#3 (IPL)
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm offbreak
Highlights
  • Debuted in December 2022 for Punjab in Ranji against Chandigarh.
  • Made T20 debut for Punjab on 16 October 2023, helping his team win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-2024.
  • Caught the eye of Mumbai Indians’ scouts by scoring 466 runs in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup.
  • Acquired by MI for Rs 20 lakhs in the 2024 IPL auction.
  • In the 2024 IPL season, scored 140 runs in 7 matches.
  • Had a standout performance in the Punjab State Inter-District Senior One-Day Tournament on 28 July 2024, scoring 137 runs in 66 balls.
  • Secured the highest contract for an uncapped player in IPL history at Rs 5.25 crores in the 2025 IPL auction.
  • Made IPL debut on 24/03/2024 against Gujarat Titans, scoring 20 runs off 10 balls at a strike rate of 200.
  • Scored a half-century of 62 runs against Lucknow Super Giants on 17/05/2024.
  • Scored two centuries in first-class cricket during the 2023 domestic season, including a notable 134 against Saurashtra.
  • Has played 17 first-class games for Punjab and scored 604 runs with two centuries.
  • Played 12 IPL matches across 2024-2025 seasons with a highest score of 62 and best bowling figures of 0/9.

Favourites

Favorite CricketerSachin Tendulkar

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/naman.dhir/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/namandhir01
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Namandhir07

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Naman developed an interest in cricket at a young age, leading his family to enroll him in a local cricket academy.
2. He had good exam scores but struggled with attendance, often causing concern among his teachers.
3. Participated in a camp for Under-15 cricketers organized by PCA in 2015 alongside other notable young talents.
4. He was part of both the Faridkot district team and the Punjab state team.
5. He is the product of the Mumbai Indians' scouting team, discovered through his performance in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup.
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