Name Hindi: किरण मोरे / Gender Man
Biography of Kiran More
Kiran Shankar More is a former Indian cricketer and cricket administrator who was recognized as one of the best wicket-keepers in the world during his time. Born on 4th September, 1962, he hails from Baroda, Gujarat. He represented the national India team extensively between 1984 to 1993.
Career Statistics
- Test Matches: Kiran participated in a total of 49 Tests scoring 1,285 runs with an average of 25.70 along with two hundreds.
- ODIs: He played 94 One Day Internationals (ODI) and scored a sum of 563 runs that included three half-centuries.
- First Class Cricket: In First-Class cricket, he gathered over six thousand runs at an average approaching thirty-two.
Achievements and Highlights
Apart from his proficiency behind the stumps, More also contributed significantly with his temperamentally sound batting low down the order compoundly. Here are some significant highlights of his career:
- In the year 1987, during India’s World Cup opening game against Australia at Madras, he bravely fought hard under pressure scoring a resilient knock off his bat which had helped rescue India from a precarious position.
- A particularly noteworthy achievement was when he took a remarkable catch to dismiss England’s Peter Willey in the Bombay Test Match of 1988; this particular play marked him out as something unique.
- In South Africa tour at Durban in November-December 1992, More backstopped admirably and scored a resilient 32 in a vital sixth-wicket partnership of 74 with Sachin Tendulkar.
Contribution to Cricket Administration
After his retirement from cricket, Kiran More served as the Chairman of the All India Selection Committee. He was instrumental in initiating talent scouting on a systematic basis which benefited several young players who achieved great success during that period. More is also accredited for setting up the wicket-keepers camp at the National Cricket Academy.
Lasting Legacy
Famed for getting under his opponents’ skin, Kiran’s quick glove work along with incredible agility and ceaseless vocal encouragement, made him an integral part of the Indian team’s bowling attack. His passion for the game and unerring dedication has visibly impacted Indian cricketers succeeding him, making him one of India’s most storied sporting figures.
