Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/09/1976 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sardar Patel Vidyalaya |
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| College/University | Hindu College, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor in Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Girlfriend | Shweta |
| Marriage Date | 11/09/2003 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Shweta Kartik |
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| Children | Not Known |
| Parents | Names Not Known |
| Siblings | Not Known |
Career
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| Batting Style | Left-Handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Orthodox Left Arm Spinner | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | In 2004-2005, he took 7 wickets against Australia through his magical bowling. |
Favourites
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| Favourite Beverage | Lemon Water | ||||
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| Favourite Song | Dil Chahta Hai (By Shankar Mahadevan) | ||||
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Volvo Car | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Murali Kartik is a Tamilian Brahmin from Chennai who values customs. | |
| 2. Initially, he aspired to pursue a career in genetic engineering. | |
| 3. His father was instrumental in guiding his cricket journey and encouraged him to play for the Indian Cricket Team. | |
| 4. Murali Kartik enjoys playing Golf as a recreational activity. | |
| 5. Transitioning from a medium pacer, he evolved into an orthodox slow bowler. | |
| 6. During his debut match in 2002, he had to borrow a shoe to play due to an unavailability of proper gear. | |
| 7. Sanjay Bangar lent him a spike for the match. | |
| 8. With over 600 wickets in his first-class career, Murali Kartik had a successful run as a bowler. | |
| 9. An advocate for animal rights, he has supported PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). | |
| 10. Murali Kartik is deeply spiritual and maintains a strong belief in God. | |
| 11. He shares a close friendship with V. V. S. Laxman, affectionately calling him 'Lachhi Mama' and paying tribute to him on his retirement. | |
| 12. Murali Kartik always wears a necklace given by his wife, Shweta Kartik, to mark their first wedding anniversary. | |
| 13. Besides his cricket career, he is an accomplished bilingual commentator in Hindi and English. |