Happy Birthday Anil Kumble: Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble turns 54 on October 17 (Thursday). Kumble is regarded as one of the greatest match-winners ever to have donned the Indian colours. Over the course of his career, Kumble has bowled relentless spells that have gone on to help India win matches. On his birthday, let us have a look at some of his achievements that have gone to leave an indelible mark in cricket history.
Kumble managed to achievement something very special on the strip of 22 yards in February 1999. Even though it has been 25 years since that day, fans who witnessed the moment have still not been able to forget it. His spell at theFeroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi (now known as the Arun Jaitley Stadium) continues to haunt Pakistan. The leggie scalped 10 wickets in an innings to push the oppostion on the backfoot.
10 Wickets In An Innings
Notably, Kumble had managed to get all the 10 Pakistani batters out in the second innings of the Delhi Test against Pakistan. Riding on his performance, India managed to level the three-match series 1-1 after losing the series opener. Kumble had conceded 74 runs while picking all the 10 wickets.
When Anil Kumble Played With A Broken Jaw
In 2002, India were playing against West Indies. The fourth Test match had ended in a draw. In the first innings of this Test, Kumble had bowled 14 overs while conceding only 29 runs. During this spell, Kumble turned up to bowl with a broken jaw, a spell that is often remembered for his commitment to the country and the sport.
More Than 600 Wickets In Test Cricket
Kumble is one of the best bowlers ever to have donned Indian colours. He might not have been the most skillful but was highly effective. He remains India's leading wicket-taker in both Tests and ODIs with over 600 wickets in Test and over 300 wickets in the 50-overs format. He even has a Test hundred to his name.