From the narrow lanes of Ranchi to the grand stage of Indian first-class cricket, Irfan Umair’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. The pace bowler, once juggling odd jobs to survive in Mumbai, has now made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major milestone in a remarkable rise, empowered by the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) platform.

Irfan moved to Mumbai in 2017 with little more than a dream in his backpack. To make ends meet, he held various jobs, including waiting tables and working at a sushi restaurant, while squeezing in training sessions whenever possible. Cricket was never far from his mind, even during the toughest times.

His turning point came in ISPL Season 2, where Falcon Risers Hyderabad picked him. With his raw pace and remarkab

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