Stumped” is the autobiography of Syed Kirmani, one of India’s finest wicketkeepers and an integral part of the 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning team. This book is a heartfelt tribute to his life, cricketing journey, and legacy, offering readers a rare glimpse into the world of Indian cricket during its golden era.
Quick Insights
Stumped” narrates the inspiring story of Syed Kirmani’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming a legend behind the stumps. It is not just a recounting of his career highlights but also an exploration of his perseverance, dedication, and unrelenting passion for the game. From guarding the stumps with precision to contributing crucial runs, Kirmani’s multifaceted contributions to Indian cricket are celebrated throughout this remarkable book.
This autobiography is more than a cricket book—it’s a window into the life of a cricketer who played during a transformative time for Indian cricket. It captures the challenges and triumphs of representing India on the global stage, offering readers both entertainment and valuable lessons about determination, teamwork, and resilience.
Commitment and Values
Whether you’re a die-hard cricket fan, an aspiring athlete, or someone seeking an inspiring story of grit and glory, “Stumped” is the perfect read. It’s a celebration of Syed Kirmani’s unmatched legacy and a reminder of the values that make cricket the gentleman’s game. Dive into the world of “Stumped” and experience the journey of a legend who left an indelible mark on Indian cricket. Explore the legacy, honor the man, and be inspired by his story.
Their passion for cricket and storytelling shines through every page of Stumped.
As one of the world’s leading publishers, Penguin brings this legendary story to readers worldwide.
Words and IDeas
Dakshesh Pathak has been a journalist for 3 decades, working in Gujarat. He has taken more than 2000 exclusive interviews in different walks of life and also covered many daring special investigative stories to bring the changes in society. He has been writing a regular sports column. He has keenly followed Syed Kirmani’s career and following that, he wrote Kiri’da’s autobiography as a Co-author which he feels a great fulfillment.
Words and IDeas
Dr. Debashish Sengupta (Deb) played a prominent role in documenting the life story of Shri Syed Kirmani that culminated in the form of a beautiful book ‘Stumped – Life behind and beyond 22 yards’. His association with Shri Syed Kirmani began soon after his award-winning book on millennials was released by the latter. Upon insistence of Shri Syed Kirmani, Deb began working on this unique project. Also, Deb’s genre of writing is business books focusing on behaviour and engagement of young people, his narrative style of writing became handy in writing this book. The numerous recorded voice notes sent to him by Shri Syed Kirmani over a period of 7 years were articulated in the form of chapters by Deb. So, in a way, we can say that Deb has been ‘pen’ to the ‘words’ of Shri Syed Kirmani. Deb is also responsible for a unique designing of this book. Upon addition of prominent journalist Dakshesh Pathak into the project, Deb suggested to divide the book into two sections, while the first half of the book is Shri Syed Kirmani talking about his cricketing journey and life after cricket, the second half of the book is devoted to a ringside journalistic perspective of the cricketing career of Shri Syed Kirmani. This unique design of the book not only lends itself a higher degree of authenticity, but also makes it different from any other autobiography written before. Deb also played a key role in bringing Penguin Random House, the publisher of ‘Stumped’, on board for this project. His previous experience as a published author and a business strategist has come in handy in designing and developing this project from ground zero.
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