About Syed Kirmani
Syed Kirmani is one of India’s finest wicketkeepers and a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team. In 2016 he received the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour the BCCI gives a former player.
Career highlights
Kirmani played for India and Karnataka as a wicketkeeper. He began as understudy to Farokh Engineer on the tours of England in 1971 and 1974 and at the 1975 World Cup, before establishing himself as India’s first-choice keeper.
He was a key member of the team that won the 1983 World Cup, where his glovework was outstanding. He was also a useful lower-order batter.
What audiences love about Syed
Fans remember Kirmani’s acrobatic keeping and his role in 1983. His distinctive look and cheerful personality made him a crowd favourite.
He is a legend in Karnataka cricket.
Why brands work with Syed Kirmani
Kirmani offers 1983 heritage and a warm, respected image. He suits heritage, nostalgia and corporate campaigns.
Campaigns that suit Syed Kirmani
- Heritage and premium brands
- Nostalgia-led campaigns
- Corporate events
- Karnataka brands
- Cricket academies
Planning a campaign with Syed
Story-led creative about 1983 suits Kirmani.
Booking Syed Kirmani through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Syed’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
Was Syed Kirmani in the 1983 World Cup team? Yes, as wicketkeeper.
What award did he receive in 2016? The Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
Which state did he play for? Karnataka.
How quickly can a booking with Syed be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Syed’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Syed include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Syed review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Syed’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Syed do social media posts for a brand? Yes, subject to approval. Instagram posts, reels and stories are commonly bundled with endorsement and appearance deals, and the number of posts, captions and tagging are agreed in the contract.
Is Syed available for events outside the season? Appearances in other cities can be arranged depending on schedule. Travel, stay and the appearance window are agreed upfront so the day runs smoothly.
Can we book Syed for a virtual appearance? Video messages, live sessions and recorded greetings are often possible and can be a cost-effective option for internal events, launches and digital campaigns.
How is Syed Kirmani’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Syed’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Syed Kirmani’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
