Quick Info
| Profession | Former Indian Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/1949 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Syed Kirmani
11/06/2026
Syed Kirmani said in a recent interview that he was among the contenders to captain India at the 1983 Cricket World Cup alongside Dilip Vengsarkar. He also recalled that India won the tournament without a formal coach, crediting the team's self-reliance and unity for the historic title.
11/06/2026
Kirmani urged wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to curb his flamboyance and improve his fitness and temperament if he wants to return to all three formats for India. He said Pant's consistency had slipped and that competition among India's white-ball wicketkeepers is fierce.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Syed Mujtaba Hussain Kirmani |
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| Nickname | Kiri |
| Name earned | Kojak |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 162 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| School | St. Joseph Indian High School, Bangalore |
| College/University | St. Joseph Evening College, Bengaluru |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 1975 |
Family
| Spouse | Habiba Kirmani |
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Career
| Coach/Mentor | Keki Tarapore |
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| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right arm offbreak |
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Bob Taylor |
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| Singer | Mohammed Rafi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Cricket was first played at 11 years old. | |
| 2. Used a brick as a glove in the early days of wicketkeeping. | |
| 3. Acted in the film 'Kabhi Ajnabi The' with Sandeep Patil in 1985. | |
| 4. Played a key role in getting MS Dhoni included in Ranji matches as an East Zone selector. | |
| 5. Was an understudy to Farokh Engineer in the Indian tours of England as well as the 1975 Cricket World Cup. | |
| 6. Member of the Indian team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. |
