In the world of cricket, some players gain fame through their performances, while others become part of history by discovering the talents of new players. Kiran More is one such athlete. He was born on September 4, 1962, in Baroda, Gujarat. More established himself in Indian cricket as a wicketkeeper. Later, he became one of the people who recognized the talent of players like M.S. Dhoni. Today, September 4, 2026, Kiran More celebrates his 64th birthday.
Demonstration of skill behind the wickets
During his career for the Indian team, More played in 49 Test matches and made 130 saves. He was known for his quick wicketkeeping work and constant commentary on the field. In a Test match against South Africa in Madras (now Chennai) in 1988, More performed a feat that remains on his resume to this day: he made 5 stumpings in one innings and 6 stumpings in the entire match. These two records still stand today.
More also showed good results as a batsman. His best score in Test matches was 73 runs, which he scored in Napier against New Zealand in 1990.
Funny episode against Pakistan
More's name is also associated with a memorable moment during the 1992 World Cup match against Pakistan. During the game, Pakistani batsman Javed Miandad began to tease More by imitating his constant appeals, jumping up and down, which resulted from irritation at his continuous requests. This incident is among the funny cricket stories that fans recall even after the match ends. More's energetic play behind the wickets and his loud shouts became a hallmark of this confrontation.
Involvement in discovering Dhoni's talent
Kiran More was also involved in the early history of M.S. Dhoni. When Dhoni was trying to establish himself in Indian cricket, More noticed his talent and played a role in providing him an opportunity for development. In the film 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', released in 2016, Kiran More also participated. In the film, he was portrayed as one of the selectors who noticed Dhoni's talent. More worked in this film as a consultant and cricket coach, training actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Path from player to selector
After ending his sports career, More dedicated his life to the Indian cricket board. He served as the chairman of the BCCI selection committee from 2003 to 2006. In 2007, he took on a new role by joining the Indian Cricket League (ICL).
What is More doing now?
More's connection to cricket continues. More acts as a mentor for the Antwerp Anchors team in the European T25/T20 tournament. Additionally, he conducts wicketkeeping masterclasses and training camps. More also works as a cricket expert, and his opinions and comments during international tournaments are highly popular among cricket fans.
Statistics of Kiran More's international career
Test Career: Matches: 49; Runs: 1285; Average: 25.7; Highest Score: 73 runs; Half-centuries: 7; Catches: 110; Stumpings: 20.
One-Day Career: Matches: 94; Runs: 563; Average: 13.09; Highest Score: 42*; Catches: 63; Stumpings: 27.



