Mohinder Amarnath

Cricketer

Birthday September 24, 1950

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace India

Age 73 years old

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About

Popularly known as "Jimmy", he was an Indian cricketer from 1969 to 1989 who won the World Cup Cricket Tournament in 1983 then became a cricket analyst.

Before Fame

He made his Test debut against Australia in Chennai in December 1969.

Trivia

He became the only international cricketer in the world to be given out both for handling the ball and obstructing the field in his career.

Family Life

His brother Rajinder Amarnath has been a first-class cricketer and coach.

Associated With

He and cricket legend Kapil Dev were famously photographed holding the World Cup after their 1983 victory in the tournament.