Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Ikhar Village, Bharuch, Gujarat |
Latest News about Munaf Patel
01/01/2025
Munaf Patel joined the Delhi Capitals as their bowling coach for the IPL 2025 season, marking a significant return to the IPL after his retirement from playing in 2018. His appointment was part of the team's strategy to strengthen their bowling attack under new leadership.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Munaf Musa Patel |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobby | Horse Riding |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2010 |
Family
| Father | Musa Patel (farmer) |
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| Mother | Saeeda Patel (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Noorjahan Patel |
| Spouse | Taslima Patel |
Career
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| Coach/Mentor | Chandrakant Pandit | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right hand bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm medium fast | ||||||
| Favourite Ball | Leg cutter | ||||||
| International Career Span | 2006-2011 | ||||||
| Test Matches | 13 | ||||||
| ODI Matches | 70 | ||||||
| T20I Matches | 3 | ||||||
| IPL Matches | 63 | ||||||
| Retirement | November 2018 |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Jaguar XF |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/munafpatel13/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Munaf Patel, a former Indian cricketer, was known for his lean build and distinctive running style. | |
| 2. His talent shone during the 2011 Cricket World Cup match between India and England. | |
| 3. At just 20, he impressed Dennis Lillee at MRF's Pace Foundation in Chennai. | |
| 4. He had to leave cricket during ninth grade to help his family financially. | |
| 5. After rising to prominence, Munaf chose to construct a new home in his village. | |
| 6. He was a member of the victorious Indian cricket team in the 2011 World Cup. | |
| 7. Munaf has represented multiple domestic and IPL teams during his career. | |
| 8. He was one of the latest pacers from his generation to retire from competitive cricket. |