Syed Abid Ali

About

All-rounder for Hyderabad for 20 years who represented India in the 1975 Cricket World Cup.

Before Fame

He was picked to play for Hyderabad Schools in 1956 by selectors who were impressed with his fielding ability.

Trivia

He coached the junior Hyderabad team for several years before moving to California to coach at the Stanford Cricket Academy.

Family Life

His son Faaqir Ali died from a heart attack in 2000.

Associated With

He represented India in the Cricket World Cup like retired cricketer Kapil Dev.