Murali Kartik Age, Wiki and Bio

Murali Kartik

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/09/1976
Age48 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSardar Patel Vidyalaya
College/UniversityHindu College, Delhi
Educational QualificationBachelor in Commerce

Personal Life

HometownDelhi
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitVegetarian
Hobbies
  • Playing Golf
  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Reading Books (Biography, Auto-Biography)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affair/GirlfriendShweta
Marriage Date11/09/2003

Family

Wife/SpouseShweta Kartik
ChildrenNot Known
ParentsNames Not Known
SiblingsNot Known

Career

International Debut
ODI24 February 2000 vs South Africa at Mumbai
Test16 March 2002 vs Zimbabwe at Hyderabad
T2020 October 2007 vs Australia at Mumbai
Batting StyleLeft-Handed
Bowling StyleOrthodox Left Arm Spinner
Jersey Numbers
  • # 25 (India) In One Day international
  • # 77 (India) In Test match
  • # 11 (Domestics)
Domestic/State Teams
  • Railways
  • Lancashire
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Somerset
  • Pune Warriors
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Kings XI Punjab
Coaches/Mentors
  • M. K. Iqbal
  • Kapil Dev
Career Turning PointIn 2004-2005, he took 7 wickets against Australia through his magical bowling.

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer(s)
Batsman
  • Steve Waugh
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • V. V. S. Laxman
Bowler
  • Anil Kumble
Favourite BeverageLemon Water
Favourite Film(s)
BollywoodDil Chahta Hai (Produced by Farhan Akhtar)
HollywoodBen Hur (Produced by Sam Zimbalist)
Favourite SongDil Chahta Hai (By Shankar Mahadevan)
Favourite Cartoon and Comic Character(s)
Cartoon CharacterDonald Duck (Created by Walt Disney Productions)
Comic Characters
  • Tintin
  • Thompson and Thompson
Favourite Gadget(s)
  • BlackBerry
  • SLR Camera

Style Quotient

Car CollectionVolvo Car
Money Factor
SalaryNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

Some Lesser Known Facts

Murali Kartik is a Tamilian Brahmin from Chennai who values customs.
Initially, he aspired to pursue a career in genetic engineering.
His father was instrumental in guiding his cricket journey and encouraged him to play for the Indian Cricket Team.
Murali Kartik enjoys playing Golf as a recreational activity.
Transitioning from a medium pacer, he evolved into an orthodox slow bowler.
During his debut match in 2002, he had to borrow a shoe to play due to an unavailability of proper gear.
Sanjay Bangar lent him a spike for the match.
With over 600 wickets in his first-class career, Murali Kartik had a successful run as a bowler.
An advocate for animal rights, he has supported PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
Murali Kartik is deeply spiritual and maintains a strong belief in God.
He shares a close friendship with V. V. S. Laxman, affectionately calling him 'Lachhi Mama' and paying tribute to him on his retirement.
Murali Kartik always wears a necklace given by his wife, Shweta Kartik, to mark their first wedding anniversary.
Besides his cricket career, he is an accomplished bilingual commentator in Hindi and English.