From my nephew,My Older Brothers son 

Syed Mohammad Kumail Kirmani . He might be a Celebrity figure for the whole world, but for me he is and will always be a Father figure. I can never forget those old  days, where my uncle would take me around different colleges just to get me a seat.He could have easily made a few […]

From Sadiq Kirmani,Son

Every Boy in this world might want a father who is a Celebrity, I was the luckiest. Growing up, my dad was my hero, and his impact on my life is immeasurable. I still remember the evenings he spent teaching me the basics of cricket or any sport for that matter. His patience and encouragement […]

From Mehnaz,second Daughter.

For the first time a letter from me to you Daddy🤍💚🤍 “In the narrative of my life, my beloved father, Syed Kirmani, emerges as the embodiment of positivity and resilience. A firm believer in the philosophy that whatever unfolds is for a greater good, he has been my constant source of optimism. Untouched by the […]

From Nishath ,first daughter.

For My dearest Daddy, It is a moment of absolute delight and pride to be writing for the World’s Best Wicket Keeper who is also the basis of MY EXISTENCE! It is an ocean out there when I begin to pen my thoughts about daddy dearest ,but I am going to try and summarize my […]

From Younger Brother 

Syed Mustafa Hussain Kirmani It’s very very difficult to find words that fit in praise of my brother. Every word is so small  to a personality such as my brother.All i could say is may EVERY PARENT HAVE THEIR CHILD AS MY BROTHER IS. Simpleton, GOD FEARING, DOWN TO EARTH, yet a world celebrity, A […]

From my Loving Wife Habiba

Forty-seven years ago, I embarked on a journey with the love of my life, Syed Kirmani. Little did I know that I was not only marrying an exceptional cricketer but also an extraordinary human being. As a wife, I’ve been blessed to witness Jaani (as I lovingly call him)  unwavering dedication, perseverance, and passion for […]

From Shyam bhatia

Founder of Largest Cricket museum in the world in Dubai. UAE How Kiri stumped me with his passion for the game  By Shyam Bhatia ,  For me, “Kiri,” as I call him, is a genius. I took the liberty of calling him by his nickname because our mutual liking was as quick as his stumping. […]

From Pappu Bhutani

Founder Six a side Cricket,Hong Kong and a renowned Jeweller. Syed Krimani a Cricket Legend and a close friend.  I first had the honour of meeting and playing along side the great Syed Krimani when he came to Hong Kong in 1990. I had organised a charity match between HK and the 1983 World Cup […]

By Dr. K S Kumar 

Avid Fan . 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 […]

From Dr.Devi Shetty

Chairman ,Narayana Health. Syed Kirmani, the legendary Indian wicketkeeper, is a true icon of the sport. His unmatched skills behind the stumps set a benchmark for future generations.  As a young man, I was amazed at his persona that inspired many youngsters to take up professional sports. Beyond his on-field brilliance, Kirmani has been an […]