Mohammad Kaif Biography 
Mohammed Kaif is an Indian cricketer. He is a right handed batsman and his performance in the Under – 19 level led to his entry in the national level team. He is the captain of the Indian team leading to the victory in the Under – 19 World Cup 2000. He could play both defensive and aggressive game.
He was born on 1st December 1980 in Allahabad. His father Mohammed Tarif is also a cricket player and had played for Railways and Uttar Pradesh team. His brother is Mohammed Saif and is playing for Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh team. He married Pooja Kaif on 25th March 2011 who is a Noida based journalist.
He has played in the major teams such as Indian cricket team, teams of Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, India Red, Leicestershire, Rajasthan Cricket Association President’s XI, Rajasthan Royals, Uttar Pradesh, Kings XI Punjab in IPL 1 and IPL 3, Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 4.
His test debut was in 2000 against South Africa in Bangalore and after that he was selected for the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. In 2003 Natwest series final, he could get 87 not out with 75 balls. This effort on his part earned him Man of the Match award. In the series against Bangladesh in 2004, his performance in three ODIs earned him Man of the Series award. He is very fast runner and noted for his throwing accuracy. He has the world record of five catches in World Cup match.
He was recalled to the Test team in March 2006 against England. He got 91 runs in the match. He is fifth cricketer to Indian team from Uttar Pradesh. He was dropped from ODI team and Test squad in 2006 and later recalled in 2008. He represented Rajasthan Royals in the first IPL 2008. He gave poor performance in the series. In 2010 IPL he was bought by Kings XI Punjab team and in 2011 IPL, he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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Updated: December 24, 2012
