Sporting legends : Anil Kumble - Great Indian leg spinner , his achievements & video

 

Anil Kumble is a former Indian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of the sport. Here are some key details about him:

Born on 17th October 1970 at  Bangalore, Karnataka, India

*Playing Role:** Right-arm leg-spin bowler

*Career Span:** Anil Kumble had an illustrious international cricket career that spanned from 1990 to 2008.

*Major Teams:** He represented India in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket. He also played for various domestic teams.

*Cricketing Achievements:** Anil Kumble is known for his exceptional achievements in the sport, including being India's highest wicket-taker in both Test and ODI formats. He achieved several records during his career, including taking all 10 wickets in a Test innings vs Pakistan in 1999 at New Delhi 

*Captaincy:** Kumble had the honor of captaining the Indian cricket team and led them briefly  in Test matches with fair degree of success .

*Retirement:** He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2008 but continued to be involved in cricket as a coach and administrator.

*Post-Retirement Roles:** After retiring from playing, Kumble served as the head coach of the Indian national cricket team and contributed to the development of the sport in various roles.

 *Achievements* :

Most Wickets for India: Kumble is India's all-time leading wicket-taker in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket.

10 Wickets in an Innings: He is one of only two bowlers in the history of Test cricket to have taken all 10 wickets in a single inning, achieving this feat against Pakistan in 1999.

1000 International Wickets: Kumble took over 1,000 international wickets during his career, which is a remarkable achievement.

Captaincy: He had a decent  stint as the captain of the Indian cricket team, leading them to some important  Test match victories.

Wisden Cricketer of the Year: He was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1996.

 *Records* :

Kumble's 619 wickets in 132 Tests at 29 average make him the highest wicket-taker for India in the longest format of the game.He is the leading wicket-taker for India in ODIs, with 337 wickets in 271 matches at 30 average and 4.3 economy .He has taken 8 five-wicket hauls in a single Test series, a world record.

 *Skills* :

Variety in Bowling: Kumble was known for his exceptional variety in bowling. He was a leg-spinner but had a well-disguised googly and flipper, making him a challenging bowler to face.

Accuracy: His impeccable line and length, combined with his ability to extract bounce and turn from slightly helpful  pitches, made him a potent force in Test cricket.

Mental Toughness: Kumble was renowned for his mental toughness and never-say-die attitude on the field, which earned him the nickname "Jumbo."

Captaincy and Leadership: He displayed strong leadership skills during his captaincy tenure, motivating the team and leading them to important victories including leading India to a test series win over Pakistan in 2007 and leading the team to Australia with great dignity in a highly controversial test series down under in 2007-08 

Work Ethic: Kumble's strong work ethic and dedication to his craft were instrumental in his long and successful career in international cricket.

Anil Kumble's contribution to Indian cricket, his remarkable skills as a leg-spinner, and his dedication to the game have left a lasting legacy in the world of cricket.

In the below video , watch Anil Kumble decimate Pakistan with his famous 10 wicket haul in an innings in 1999 at New Delhi.