Celebrity Info
Commonly known as “Jimmy,” he was a prominent Indian cricketer whose career spanned from 1969 to 1989. Jimmy made his Test debut against Australia in Chennai back in December 1969, marking the beginning of what would become an illustrious journey in international cricket. Over the years, Jimmy earned widespread recognition, especially after being a key member of the Indian team that triumphed in the 1983 World Cup Cricket Tournament—a historic victory that changed the landscape of Indian cricket forever. After retiring from active play, Jimmy smoothly transitioned into a new role as a cricket analyst, where his insights and experience continued to engage fans and enrich broadcasts. Interestingly, before fame truly found him, Jimmy had already been honing his skills alongside family ties to the sport—his brother, Rajinder Amarnath, also enjoyed a notable career as a first-class cricketer and later worked as a coach. Throughout it all, Jimmy remained a respected figure, both on and off the field.
He remains the only international cricketer in history to have been dismissed for both handling the ball and obstructing the field during his career. It’s quite remarkable when you think about it—no other player, not even in decades of global cricket, has faced both those rare modes of dismissal. He truly stands alone in that regard. Over the years, many have come close to unusual dismissals, but he is the one and only international cricketer to experience both in a professional setting. His name is forever etched in the record books because of it. He didn’t just play the game—he made history in an unexpected way. And while others may follow in his footsteps on the field, no one can take away that unique distinction. He showed us how unpredictable cricket can be.
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