Anil Kumble
Bowler
20 Nov 2024
India vs Australia CricketRevisiting India's memorable Test wins on Australian soil
The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be underway on November 22 at the Optus Perth Stadium.
18 Nov 2024
Test CricketPresenting Indian bowlers with most Test wickets in Australia
The India-Australia rivalry in Test cricket has given us some of the most memorable matches in the history of the sport.
17 Nov 2024
Kapil DevRevisiting the best spells by Indian bowlers in Australia (Tests)
Indian bowlers has a glorious history of producing memorable spells on Australian soil.
12 Nov 2024
Indian Cricket TeamIndian bowlers with 95+ Test wickets against Australia
India have embarked on their Australian tour for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
05 Nov 2024
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)Anil Kumble questions India's preparation for Australia Test series
Indian cricket legend Anil Kumble has raised concerns over the national team's preparatory plans for the upcoming five-match Test series in Australia.
04 Nov 2024
Harbhajan SinghAnil Kumble expresses concern over India's batting performance
Former head coach and legendary leg-spinner of the Indian Cricket Team, Anil Kumble, has voiced his concerns over the team's recent batting display.
03 Nov 2024
Ravichandran AshwinAshwin shines as India need 147 to win Mumbai Test
India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has reached a new Test career milestone.
02 Nov 2024
Yashasvi JaiswalAnil Kumble backs Yashasvi Jaiswal to deliver in run-chase
Former Indian cricket team captain, Anil Kumble, has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to turn the tide for India in the ongoing Mumbai Test match against New Zealand.
01 Nov 2024
Ravi ShastriRavi Shastri criticizes Virat Kohli's dismissal in Mumbai Test
Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has expressed his disappointment over Virat Kohli's dismissal in the Mumbai Test against New Zealand.
28 Oct 2024
Wankhede StadiumPresenting bowlers with 25+ Test wickets at Wankhede Stadium
New Zealand scripted history after beating India in the 2nd Test in Pune. This marked their first-ever Test series win in India.
25 Oct 2024
Mitchell SantnerAnil Kumble feels domestic cricket would have helped Virat Kohli
Former Indian cricket team coach, Anil Kumble, feels Virat Kohli should have played domestic cricket events such as the Irani Cup to better prepare for the New Zealand series.
16 Oct 2024
Cheteshwar PujaraAnil Kumble advises against Shubman Gill opening in Rohit's absence
Cricket legend Anil Kumble has advised the Indian team management not to look at Shubman Gill as an opener if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test against Australia.
16 Oct 2024
Yashasvi JaiswalAnil Kumble backs Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive approach for Australia Tests
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive batting ahead of the five-match Test series against Australia.
27 Sep 2024
Ravichandran AshwinR Ashwin becomes second-highest wicket-taker in Asia (Tests)
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become the second-highest wicket-taker in Asia in Test cricket.
26 Sep 2024
Indian Cricket TeamDecoding Indian spinners with most Test wickets in Kanpur
India play Bangladesh in the second Test, starting September 27 at Green Park, Kanpur. The hosts are coming off a massive first Test win, winning by 280 runs.
26 Sep 2024
Ravichandran AshwinRavichandran Ashwin on brink of historic Test cricket achievement: Details
Ravichandran Ashwin, a prominent figure in Indian Test cricket, is on the verge of setting a new record.
22 Sep 2024
Indian Cricket TeamBowlers with most wickets in fourth innings for India (Tests)
Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin broke Anil Kumble's record for the most wickets taken during the fourth innings in Test cricket for India.
15 Sep 2024
Test CricketPresenting best match hauls at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Tests)
Team India's forthcoming home season is set to commence with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
15 Sep 2024
Ravichandran AshwinR Ashwin shares insights on retirement, targets in international cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin, India's leading off-spinner and current top-ranked bowler in the ICC Test rankings, has shared his thoughts on retirement and personal targets.
12 Sep 2024
Indian Cricket TeamDecoding Team India's Test record in Chennai (MA Chidambaram Stadium)
India are set to host Bangladesh for a two-Test series starting from September 19 onward.
08 Sep 2024
Javagal SrinathList of lowest all-out totals in India vs Bangladesh Tests
The much anticipated two-Test series between hosts India and Bangladesh is set to take place from September 19 in Chennai.
07 Sep 2024
Ajaz PatelAjaz Patel opens up on his journey with Team NZ
Ajaz Patel, the 35-year-old New Zealand spinner, has expressed his determination to seize opportunities and enhance his skills.
03 Sep 2024
Harbhajan SinghRavichandran Ashwin opens up about learnings from Kumble, Harbhajan
Ravichandran Ashwin, the world's top-ranked Test all-rounder, has credited his success to the legacy of Indian cricket legends Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh.
25 Feb 2024
Ravichandran AshwinR Ashwin takes record-equaling 35th Test five-wicket haul: Key stats
Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ran through England's top and lower order as they perished for 145 in the second innings.
25 Feb 2024
Ravichandran AshwinRavichandran Ashwin surpasses Kumble, becomes highest wicket-taker in India (Tests)
Ravichandran Ashwin continues to script records as he has become the highest wicket-taker in Tests in India.
17 Feb 2024
Ravindra JadejaRavindra Jadeja becomes second left-arm spinner to accomplish this feat
Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has completed 200 wickets in home Tests.
17 Feb 2024
Ravindra JadejaRavindra Jadeja completes 500 wickets in First-Class cricket: Stats
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has added another feather to his already illustrious hat as he has completed 500 wickets in First-Class cricket.
16 Feb 2024
Ravichandran AshwinRavichandran Ashwin: Breaking down his 500 Test wickets
Indian star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin completed his 500th Test wicket in the third Test against England in Rajkot.
16 Feb 2024
Ravichandran AshwinDecoding spinners with 500-plus wickets in Test cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin completed his 500th wicket in Test cricket when he dismissed Zak Crawley in the third Test between India and England in Rajkot.
16 Feb 2024
Ravichandran AshwinRavichandran Ashwin becomes second-fastest bowler to complete 500 Test wickets
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become the second-fastest bowler to complete 500 Test wickets.
03 Feb 2024
Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah becomes fastest Indian pacer to 150 Test wickets
Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has become the fastest Indian fast bowler to complete 150 wickets in Test cricket.
25 Jan 2024
Ravichandran AshwinAshwin-Jadeja become India's most successful bowling pair (Tests)
Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have become the most successful Indian pair in terms of Test wickets.
21 Jan 2024
Ravindra JadejaRavindra Jadeja can accomplish these milestones in England Tests
India are gearing up to host England in a crucial five-match Test series, starting on January 25.
13 Jan 2024
Ravichandran AshwinList of milestones Ravichandran Ashwin can accomplish in England Tests
Eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin as India host England in a five-match home Test series, starting on January 25.
12 Nov 2023
Ravindra JadejaRavindra Jadeja scripts this ODI World Cup record for India
Ravindra Jadeja has become the most successful spinner in an ICC Cricket World Cup edition for India.
14 Oct 2023
Ravindra JadejaRavindra Jadeja races to 100 ODI wickets at home: Stats
Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has become the sixth Indian bowler to accomplish 100 wickets in home ODIs.
24 Sep 2023
Ravichandran AshwinRavichandran Ashwin becomes India's most successful bowler against Australia: Stats
Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers for India against Australia in the second ODI at the Holkar Stadium in Madhya Pradesh.
27 Aug 2023
Asia CupIndia vs Pakistan: Decoding their head-to-head record in Asia Cup
The 2023 Asia Cup, which will be played in the ODI format, is set to get underway on August 30.
24 Jul 2023
Ravichandran AshwinR Ashwin displaces Harbhajan as India's second-highest wicket-taker (international cricket)
Another day and another massive feat for Ravichandran Ashwin as the off-spinner has become the second-highest wicket-taker among Indians in international cricket.
24 Jul 2023
Ravichandran AshwinAshwin displaces Kumble as India's second-highest wicket-taker against WI (Tests)
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has accomplished yet another milestone as he has gone past Anil Kumble to become India's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests against West Indies.
20 Jul 2023
Stuart BroadAshes 2023: Stuart Broad becomes highest wicket-taker against Australia (Tests)
Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad accomplished a monumental feat on Wednesday (July 19) as he became the fifth bowler to complete 600 Test wickets.
15 Jul 2023
Ravichandran AshwinRavichandran Ashwin: Breaking down his Test stats versus West Indies
Ravichandran Ashwin produced a stellar show as India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the opener of the two-Test series.
15 Jul 2023
Ravichandran AshwinRavichandran Ashwin decimates West Indies in 1st Test: Key stats
Premier Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ripped apart West Indies with a 12-wicket haul in the match at Windsor Park in Dominica.
13 Jul 2023
Ravichandran AshwinRavichandran Ashwin surpasses Anil Kumble to accomplish this Test record
Ravichandran Ashwin ran through West Indies's batting line-up in the ongoing first Test.
27 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)Decoding the top-five spells in IPL playoffs
Mohit Sharma's tremendous five-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 powered Gujarat Titans to the final of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
13 Mar 2023
Ravichandran AshwinBorder-Gavaskar series: Decoding the astonishing stats of R Ashwin
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin finished with 25 wickets in the four-match Test series against Australia.
10 Mar 2023
Ravichandran AshwinAshwin breaks this record of Kumble in India-Australia Tests
Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is now the most successful Indian bowler against Australia in Test cricket.
07 Mar 2023
Ravichandran AshwinR Ashwin set to complete 700 international wickets: Key stats
The fourth and final Test between India and Australia could see Ravichandran Ashwin completing 700 wickets in international wickets. He is 10 scalps away from the landmark.
19 Feb 2023
Ravichandran AshwinR Ashwin claims successive three-fers against Australia in 2nd Test
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took a three-fer (3/59) in the second innings against Australia in the Delhi Test. His efforts bundled out Australia for 113.
17 Feb 2023
Ravichandran AshwinR Ashwin gets to 100 Test scalps versus Australia: Stats
India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has registered 100 wickets versus Australia after dismissing Alex Carey on Day 1 of the 2nd Test being held in Delhi.
12 Feb 2023
Ravichandran AshwinR Ashwin equals this record of legend Anil Kumble: Stats
India hammered Australia in the 1st Test to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
26 Oct 2022
Arshdeep SinghHere is why Arshdeep Singh can become India's all-format bowler
Arshdeep Singh has certainly made a sensational start to his international career.
16 Sep 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)Punjab Kings appoint Trevor Bayliss as their new head coach
2019 World Cup-winning coach, Trevor Bayliss, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Punjab Kings, for the 2023 season.
25 Aug 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL: Anil Kumble removed as Punjab Kings head coach
In a major development, Punjab Kings (PBKS) has parted ways with head coach Anil Kumble.
18 Sep 2021
SportsWill Anil Kumble be back as India's head coach?
In a major development, the BCCI could approach Anil Kumble again for the role of Team India's head coach.
29 May 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Kumble-Harbhajan vs Ashwin-Jadeja: Comparing the two spin-bowling pairs (Tests)
In 2000s, Indian cricket was studded with two world-class spinners.
24 Mar 2021
Virat KohliICC's Cricket Committee set to back concept of 'umpire's call'
In an interesting development, the ICC's Cricket Committee has recommended that the concept of "umpire's call" should remain intact.
23 Jan 2021
England Cricket TeamJames Anderson takes 30th five-wicket haul in Test cricket
Legendary England pacer James Anderson showed his brilliance with the ball on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
05 Jan 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Team India's Test cricket record at the SCG
Team India is gearing up for the third Test of the four-match series against Australia, starting Thursday.
20 Nov 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)Australia replace India from top in World Test Championship table
Australia have replaced Team India in the ICC World Test Championship table after the governing body implemented a new evaluation system.
17 Oct 2020
Indian Cricket TeamAnil Kumble turns 50: A look at his amazing records
Indian legend Anil Kumble turned 50 on Saturday.
28 Jul 2020
England Cricket TeamEngland reclaim The Wisden Trophy: List of records broken
Fast bowler Chris Woakes took a five-for on Day 5 as England defeated West Indies by 269 runs in the series decider at Old Trafford.
07 Jun 2020
Kannada FilmsKannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passes away at 39
In a terrible piece of news, Kannada film actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passed away on Sunday at a hospital in Bengaluru. He was 39.
03 Jun 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)#NewsBytesExplainer: How will 'no saliva' rule impact different cricket balls?
The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended restricting the use of saliva to shine the ball.
26 May 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)Mitchell Starc vouches for relaxations in ball-tampering rule
Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc believes the game of cricket will become tedious for bowlers if ball-tampering rules are not relaxed.
24 May 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)'No saliva' rule an interim measure: Anil Kumble
ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble revealed the recommendation to ban saliva usage is only an interim measure to safeguard the health of players.
24 May 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)#ThisDayThatYear: Adam Gilchrist's Deccan Chargers clinch the IPL title
On this day in 2009, Deccan Chargers became the second team to win an Indian Premier League title.
19 May 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)Coronavirus outbreak: ICC to restrict use of saliva on ball
The International Cricket Council (ICC) committee has recommended restricting the use of saliva on the ball in order to safeguard players' health.
02 May 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!When Kumble pushed Kuldeep to take five-for on Test debut
Indian wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been a mainstay bowler in the Indian team, especially in the limited-overs format.
25 Feb 2020
BCCI29 balls, 10 wickets: Kashvee scripts history in domestic tournament
Chandigarh U-19 team captain Kashvee Gautam entered the record books as she picked up all 10 wickets in a Women's Under-19 One-Day Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh at KSRM College Ground, Kadapa on Tuesday.
14 Feb 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)IPL 2020: U-19 star Bishnoi excited to work with Kumble
India's teenage spinner Ravi Bishnoi was a revelation in the recently-concluded ICC U-19 World Cup in South Africa.
20 Dec 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)Kumble reveals why KXIP spent heavy on Maxwell: Details here
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was the second-costliest player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction on Thursday.
19 Dec 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Wasim Jaffer appointed KXIP batting coach
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kings XI Punjab have appointed veteran batsman Wasim Jaffer as the batting coach for the 2020 season.
09 Nov 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)Ravichandran Ashwin looks forward to new challenge with Delhi Capitals
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently completed his trade/switch to Delhi Capitals (DC) from Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for IPL 2020.
17 Oct 2019
Indian Cricket TeamA look at the all-time records of Anil Kumble
When it comes to the greatest Indian spinner of all-time, Anil Kumble undoubtedly leads the list.
11 Oct 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)Anil Kumble appointed KXIP head coach: Details here
Former Indian cricket team boss Anil Kumble as been appointed as the head coach of Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
09 Oct 2019
IndiaHere's what Kumble feels about home and away wins' comparison
India are off to a fine start to their ICC World Test Championship campaign, having won the opening three Tests so far.
02 Oct 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)Anil Kumble in contention to be KXIP head coach: Report
The speculations surrounding the next head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kings XI Punjab has gained momentum.
| Format | M | Ing | NO | R | HS | A | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 132 | 173 | 32 | 2,506 | 110* | 17.77 | 38.82 | 1 | 5 |
| ODI | 271 | 136 | 47 | 938 | 26 | 10.53 | 61.06 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20 | 54 | 21 | 17 | 46 | 8 | 11.5 | 77.96 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 380 | 203 | 73 | 1,456 | 30* | 11.2 | - | 0 | 0 |
| First Class | 244 | 318 | 61 | 5,572 | 154* | 21.68 | - | 7 | 17 |
| Format | M | Ing | Balls | R | W | A | SR | E | 5W | 10W |
| Test | 132 | 236 | 40,850 | 18,355 | 619 | 29.65 | 65.9 | 2.69 | 35 | 8 |
| ODI | 271 | 265 | 14,496 | 10,412 | 337 | 30.89 | 43.0 | 4.3 | 2 | 0 |
| T20I | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20 | 54 | 54 | 1,245 | 1,389 | 57 | 24.36 | 21.8 | 6.69 | 1 | 0 |
| List A | 380 | 20,247 | 14,178 | 514 | 27.58 | 39.3 | 4.2 | 3 | 0 | |
| First Class | 244 | 66,931 | 29,347 | 1,136 | 25.83 | 58.9 | 2.63 | 72 | 19 |
