India former spinner and head coach Anil Kumble celebrates his 51st birthday today. We showcase some memorable photos from the legendary spinner's career in the game along with some interesting facts about him.
Updated On: 2021-10-17 07:11 AM IST
Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history
Anil Kumble has played 132 Tests with 619 wickets to his name - the overall fourth highest in Test history and the highest by an Indian cricketer
Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history. (All Pics/ mid-day archives)
Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history. (All Pics/ mid-day archives)
Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname 'Jumbo'
Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999
Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname 'Jumbo'
Anil Kumble has played 132 Test with 619 wickets to his name - the third highest in Test history
Anil Kumble has played 132 Test with 619 wickets to his name - the third highest in Test history
With 61 wickets, Anil Kumble has the record for most ODI wickets in a calendar year by an Indian cricketer. It is also the fifth-highest by any bowler
In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler
In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler
In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler
Anil Kumble's best bowling in ODIs in 6/12
Anil Kumble holds the record for dismissing most batsman by LBW (leg before wicket)
Anil Kumble holds the record for dismissing most batsman by LBW (leg before wicket)
Anil Kumble is famously known for his 'flipper' delivery
Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets
Anil Kumble is famously known for his 'flipper' delivery
Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999
Anil Kumble is famously known for his 'flipper' delivery. In pic - With Sachin Tendulkar
Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999
Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets
Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets
Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws
During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets
Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. He has 56 wickets at that venue
During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets
Anil Kumble's best bowling in ODIs in 6/12
Anil Kumble's best bowling in ODIs in 6/12
Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname 'Jumbo'
With 61 wickets, he has the record for most ODI wickets in a calendar year by an Indian. It is also the third-highest by any bowler
With 61 wickets, he has the record for most ODI wickets in a calendar year by an Indian. It is also the third-highest by any bowler
Anil Kumble ranks third in the list for most dismissals by LBW (leg before wicket). He has taken 210 wickets in this manner
Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at a single ground. He has 56 wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets
Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at a single ground. He has 56 wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award
In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian cricketer to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws
Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws
Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award
Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award
