Munaf Patel Age, Wiki and Bio

Munaf Patel

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/07/1983
Age41 years
BirthplaceIkhar Village, Bharuch, Gujarat

Bio/Wiki

Full NameMunaf Musa Patel
Nickname(s)
  • Munna
  • Ikhar Express
  • Lagaan bhai
Named Earned
  • Ikhar Express
  • Lagaan bhai

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 3"
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorHazel
Hair ColorNatural Black

Personal Life

Zodiac SignCancer
ReligionIslam
HobbyHorse Riding

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date2010

Family

FatherMusa Patel (farmer)
MotherSaeeda Patel (homemaker)
Siblings
SisterNoorjahan Patel
SpouseTaslima Patel
ChildrenN/A

Career

International Debut
T20IOn 9 January 2011 against South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban (South Africa)
ODIOn 3 April 2006 against England at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao (Goa)
TestOn 9 March 2006 against England at Punjab Cricket Association Cricket stadium in Mohali
Jersey Number
  • #13 (India)
  • #13 (IPL)
Domestic/State Teams
  • Asia XI
  • India A
  • India B
  • India Blue
  • Indian Legends
  • Rajputs (T10 league)
  • India Red
  • India Green
  • Indian Board President's XI
  • West Zone
  • Gujarat
  • Maharashtra
  • Mumbai
  • Baroda
  • Gujarat Lions (IPL)
  • Rajasthan Royals (IPL)
  • Mumbai Indians (IPL)
  • Kandy Tuskers (Lanka Premier League)
Coach/MentorChandrakant Pandit
Batting StyleRight hand bat
Bowling StyleRight arm medium fast
Favourite BallLeg cutter

Style Quotient

Car CollectionJaguar XF

Some Lesser Known Facts

Munaf Patel, a former Indian cricketer, was known for his lean build and distinctive running style.
His talent shone during the 2011 Cricket World Cup match between India and England.
At just 20, he impressed Dennis Lillee at MRF's Pace Foundation in Chennai.
He had to leave cricket during ninth grade to help his family financially.
After rising to prominence, Munaf chose to construct a new home in his village.
He was a member of the victorious Indian cricket team in the 2011 World Cup.
Munaf has represented multiple domestic and IPL teams during his career.