Syed Kirmani equalled the world record of six victims in his very second Test match.   He is remembered for a few other interesting feats - all showing his tenacity and cricketing spirit.  In that crucial 1983 game versus Zimbabwe, he equaled the world record by taking three catches and effecting two stumpings.   In the same game, he held out with Kapil Dev for an unbroken 126 run 9th wicket partnership which allowed India to avoid an embarrassing defeat.  

Perhaps Indian cricket fans will remember him most for his effort as a night watchman in Mumbai against Australia, where he scored 101 not out.