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Born on December 29, 1949 in Chennai, Chennai district, India, Syed Kirmani is a cricketer. As of 2026, Syed Kirmani is 76 years old. Education on record includes St. Joseph's Indian High School. Recorded honors include Arjuna Award and Padma Shri in sports.
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
- Occupation
- cricketer
2. Background
- High school
- St. Joseph's Indian High School
Awards & achievements
- Arjuna Award
- Padma Shri in sports
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syed%20Kirmani
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2725984
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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.