Hyderabad, Jan. 14 -- One of India's most popular cricketers, former wicketkeeper Syed Mujtaba Hussain Kirmani, is on a trip to Hyderabad - the city where he once lived and grew up. He is catching up with old friends and relatives and enjoying a reconnection with his roots.While for the cricketstar, it was a case of catching up with family and friends, for the city of Hyderabad, it was an honour to welcome him.

With the help of Imran Mirza, father of Sania Mirza, this correspondent had the good fortune to have a brief conversation with the legendary keeper. Kirmani said that he was happy to visit his relatives in Hyderabadonce again.

He had studied in St. Paul'sHigh School and All Saints High School before he moved to Bengaluru with his...