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My Take
Wicket-keepers rarely get the headlines, and that is exactly why Syed Kirmani earns my respect. Being part of India's historic 1983 World Cup-winning side is no small footnote; behind the stumps he was the quiet anchor holding the field together. The Arjuna Award and Padma Shri confirm he was far more than a supporting player. I find it telling that a man from Chennai built a career on concentration and craft rather than flash. To me, Kirmani represents a kind of cricketing virtue that modern highlight reels too often overlook, and his legacy deserves more loud appreciation than it gets.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Syed Kirmani
- Name (Japanese)
- サイイド・キルマーニー
- Reading
- さいいど・きるまーにー
- Born
- December 29, 1949 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- cricketer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- St. Joseph's Indian High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Arjuna Award
- Padma Shri in sports
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syed%20Kirmani
Frequently asked questions
When was Syed Kirmani born?
Born December 29, 1949 (age 76).
Where is Syed Kirmani from?
Syed Kirmani is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Syed Kirmani do?
Syed Kirmani works as cricketer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.