Among the most promising young cricketers in India, Naman Dhir is well known for his aggressive batting style and all-round ability. Born on December 31, 1999, in Ambala, Haryana, Naman made a name in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League very quickly. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-breaks and represents Punjab in domestic cricket and the Mumbai Indians in the IPL.

Early Life and Education

Naman was born in Ambala into a middle-class Hindu family. His cricketing aspirations were always supported by his father, Naresh Dhir, and mother, Nirupama Dhir. Naman was quick to take the first strike in the game of cricket, first in the local fields or in various school tournaments in the City of Lakes. Not much is known about his schooling; he is a graduate after all. The early years of his life were devoted more to the development of cricketing skills rather than academics.

Working hard and putting his mind into it, Naman kept climbing the ladder through local and junior state-level matches. Soon, the Punjab selectors saw his talent.

Physical Appearance

Standing at 5 ft 9 in (178 cm), Naman is fit and athletic, just as should be the case for an all-rounder. This set goes down well with his black hair and dark eyes, along with his calm and confident temperament on the field.

Domestic Career

Naman commenced playing professional domestic-level cricket in 2022 for Punjab.
First-Class Debut: Naman made his Ranji Trophy debut for Punjab against Chandigarh at Mullanpur from December 13 to 16, 2022.
T20 Debut: He made his debut in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on October 16, 2023, against Saurashtra at Ranchi, scoring 9 runs at a swift strike rate of 180.
List A Debut: Naman Dhir made his List A debut on December 28, 2024, for Mumbai against Punjab at Ahmedabad.

Thanks to his consistency in domestic cricket, he became one of Punjab's most dependable young batters. He amassed 574 runs in 14 matches in the 2019–20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which included a top score of 93, thus becoming Punjab's leading run-scorer in the tournament.

IPL Journey — Mumbai Indians’ Young Talent

After a handful of impressive domestic seasons, Naman finally got his big break in 2024 when the Mumbai Indians splashed 30 lakhs in the IPL auction to buy him. His IPL debut on March 24 against the Gujarat Titans brought him some glory as he hammered 20 runs off just 10 balls.

MI saw the potential and retained him for the 2025 IPL season for an enormous sum of ₹5.25 crores using the RTM card. His aggressive running between the wickets and ability to shoulder pressure have earned him status as one of the team's more prized possessions.

Personal Life and Interests

Unmarried at the moment, Naman never lets too much be known about his personal life. Does he ever? Now that all he can think about is cricket, in his free time, he trains or travels. He likes playing cricket, fitness training, and watching sports.

Unknown Facts about Naman Dhir

Naman came to the limelight after getting picked up by the Mumbai Indians in the 2024 IPL.
Naman is known for daring batting against fast bowlers.
He has a double-edged ambition of playing for India at the international level and becoming a star of Indian cricket.