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Stumped brings you closer to the life and career of Syed Kirmani, the man behind the gloves. From pivotal moments in cricket history, including the iconic 1983 World Cup victory, to personal anecdotes off the field, this book is a treasure trove for cricket lovers. Discover the untold stories and invaluable lessons from a man whose career epitomized excellence, humility, and passion for the sport.
Growing up in Bengaluru in the 1980s, Syed Kirmani was one of the great icons of Karnataka and Indian cricket, and it was a great honour for a youngster like me to share a dressing room with a legend like him. When Kiri took over as captain for the 1990-91 season, it was special to play under him.
I had heard numerous stories of his sensational glovework against the celebrated Indian spin quartet, and I had a firsthand taste of his genius in a Ranji Trophy game against Maharashtra in Pune in 1991. On an absolutely flat surface where bowling
I will be the first to admit that I was a difficult bowler to keep wickets to. I was fast, the ball spun, and sometimes I was erratic too. It needed a top class wicketkeeper to convert the half chances and affect the stumpings especially when the batter overbalanced. And that was what Kirmani (Kiri to all of us) was – a top class wicketkeeper.
Kiri,the one with the Golden Glove.
I had of Kirmani as a most talented young keeper and an excellent athlete.As has been the case in Indian sport talent is found in a less fortunate middle class family.Here it is proven that what a wonderful keeper Kiri [affectionately]known was.Who hailed from just about middle class family.What a God sent gift to cricketing fraternity .
I personally met Kiri at Lords cricket ground when Kiri was with the Indian school team
met Kiri as he’s fondly called way back in 1975 during Ajit Wadekar’s team’s tour of Sri Lanka..
A very jovial, easy going but a very hardworking and sincere cricketer Kiri was a 100% team man.. What struck me immediately was his immaculate dress sense and the way he preserved his clothes and shoes for many years. The way he kept his cricketing attire was exemplary indeed. His shoes, pads, bat, gloves were beautifully maintained.
S.M.H. Kirmani The mercurial, spunky stumper with a magical sleight of hand Blessed with nimble feet & lightening quick reflexes He was central to many of India’s successes As he put paid to many a batsman’s advances True custodian behind the stumps, he hardly let go any chances Affectionately called ‘Kiri’ by his cohort & fans His gloves adorning the safest pair of hands Readily executing every bowler’s new-hatched plans Few behind the stumps matched his wide expanse Starting with bricks as gloves in his early days He had to bide his time to reach heydays Known also for his wit & humour in his cricketin
Discover how a young Syed Kirmani fell in love with cricket in Bangalore.
Kirmani’s journey from domestic cricket to representing India.
Walk through the most iconic moments of the World Cup-winning campaign.
How Kirmani transitioned to mentoring, commentary, and now authoring.
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