Saba Karim is a former Indian cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper-batsman. He represented India in international cricket during the 1990s and early 2000s and later moved into cricket administration and selection roles in Indian cricket.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Syed Saba Karim |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| International team | India |
Karim emerged through the domestic cricket system in eastern India, where he established himself as a reliable wicketkeeper-batsman in first-class cricket. His consistent performances at the domestic level brought him into the reckoning for national selection.
Karim represented India in both Test and One Day International cricket. He was generally considered a back-up wicketkeeping option during a period when the position was contested by several candidates in Indian cricket. His international career was cut short following an eye injury sustained during a match, which had a significant impact on his ability to continue at the highest level.
At the domestic level, Karim was a long-serving figure in the Ranji Trophy circuit, contributing as a wicketkeeper and middle-order batsman.
After retiring from active cricket, Karim took up administrative and selection responsibilities within Indian cricket. He has served in roles connected with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), including positions associated with the national selection and cricket operations setup.
Karim is remembered as a domestic stalwart who earned international honours during a competitive era for Indian wicketkeepers, and as a cricketer who later contributed to the game in administrative capacities.