PHOTOS: Anil Kumble turns 51 - This `Jumbo` bamboozled opponents with his googly
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.
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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.
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Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history
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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
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Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history. (All Pics/ mid-day archives)
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Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history. (All Pics/ mid-day archives)
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Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname `Jumbo`
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Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999
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Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname `Jumbo`
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Anil Kumble has played 132 Test with 619 wickets to his name - the third highest in Test history
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Anil Kumble has played 132 Test with 619 wickets to his name - the third highest in Test history
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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
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In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler
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In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler
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In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler
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Anil Kumble`s best bowling in ODIs in 6/12
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Anil Kumble holds the record for dismissing most batsman by LBW (leg before wicket)
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Anil Kumble holds the record for dismissing most batsman by LBW (leg before wicket)
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Anil Kumble is famously known for his `flipper` delivery
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Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets
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Anil Kumble is famously known for his `flipper` delivery
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Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999
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Anil Kumble is famously known for his `flipper` delivery. In pic - With Sachin Tendulkar
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Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999
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Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets
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Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets
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Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws
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During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets
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Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. He has 56 wickets at that venue
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During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets
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Anil Kumble`s best bowling in ODIs in 6/12
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Anil Kumble`s best bowling in ODIs in 6/12
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Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname `Jumbo`
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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
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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
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Anil Kumble ranks third in the list for most dismissals by LBW (leg before wicket). He has taken 210 wickets in this manner
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Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at a single ground. He has 56 wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets
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Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at a single ground. He has 56 wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
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Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award
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In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
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In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian cricketer to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
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Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws
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Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws
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Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award
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Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award
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