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Former Indian wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani launched his autobiography in Karnataka.

Books & Authors | Dated: 03 Jan 2025

On December 29, 2024, legendary former Indian cricketer and wicket-keeper, Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani, who was part of the 1983 ODI World Cup-winning team, released his autobiography titled "Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards."

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The book was launched on his 75th birthday at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and was published by Penguin Play.
  • - Authored by Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani over five years, the book was co-authored by Debashish Sengupta and Dakshesh Pathak.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The autobiography offers personal insights into his life, his cricketing journey both on and off the field, and provides compelling anecdotes from his career, taking readers into the world of 80s cricket.
  • (ii) The event was graced by cricket legends EAS Prasanna, Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, along with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which former Indian wicket-keeper recently launched his autobiography titled "Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards"?

Correct Answer: Syed Kirmani

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