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Debut in two formats in 10 days: Who is Naman Dhir and how he made it to Team India
- •Young all-rounder Naman Dhir made his T20 International debut against the West Indies at the Ekana International Stadium in Lucknow.
- •The 26-year-old Punjab player received his debut cap from fast bowler Arshdeep Singh.
- •Naman previously made his ODI debut last month and impressed with both bat and ball.
- •In the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, he played a historic unbeaten innings of 173 runs in just 64 balls for Amritsar Soras.
- •He has also delivered solid performances in the IPL representing Mumbai Indians since the 2024 season.
Key Questions Answered
Young all-rounder Naman Dhir made his T20 International debut against the West Indies at the Ekana International Stadium in Lucknow after being presented his cap by Arshdeep Singh. He previously started his ODI career on September 27 against the same team, where he impressed with his off-spin and fielding, later scoring 30 runs and taking a wicket in the third ODI match.
Naman Dhir played 10 matches for Amritsar Soras in the inaugural edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, scoring 655 runs at an average of 72.78 and a strike rate of 217.61. His explosive form included a historic, unbeaten 173-run knock off just 64 balls against the Mohali Kings at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on September 8, 2026.
Naman Dhir is associated with the Mumbai Indians franchise in the IPL since the 2024 season, scoring a total of 710 runs across 37 matches. During the 2026 IPL edition, he played all 14 matches and contributed 318 runs, boasting an unbeaten highest score of 62 along with 3 half-centuries.
