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Naman Dhir Debuts for India in 1st ODI Against West Indies
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News18•27-09-2026, 13:49
Naman Dhir Debuts for India in 1st ODI Against West Indies
- •Naman Dhir, a 26-year-old Mumbai Indians batter, made his international debut for India in the first ODI against West Indies.
- •He received his maiden India cap from captain Shubman Gill ahead of the toss in Thiruvananthapuram.
- •Dhir earned his call-up after impressive performances, including scoring 655 runs in 10 matches in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League.
- •Prior to his India debut, Naman played 14 List A matches, scoring 351 runs and taking 7 wickets, with a best score of 97.
- •He has also played 20 First-Class and 61 T20 matches, including 37 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians, scoring 710 runs.
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Naman Dhir made his international debut for the Indian men's cricket team on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the first ODI against the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Naman Dhir represents the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, having been associated with the franchise since the 2024 season.
Naman Dhir earned his maiden India ODI call-up following stellar performances in the inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, where he captained the Amritsar Soormas, scored 655 runs in 10 matches, and smashed an explosive 173 runs off 64 balls against the Mohali Kings on September 8, 2026.
