Cricket
On February 7, 1999, the Indian leg-spinner took all ten wickets in a single innings during a Test match against Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi.
Updated : Feb 07, 2018, 07:27 PM IST
On this day, 19 years ago, Anil Kumble achieved something that could well go down in Indian cricket history as its greatest feat. The leg-spinner took all ten wickets in a single innings during a Test match against Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi.
Kumble's effort was a match-winning one as India went on to level the two-match Test series against Wasim Akram-led Pakistan.
Kumble's victims on February 2, 1999, were Saeed Anwar, Shahid Afridi, Ijaz Ahmed, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf, Moin Khan, Saleem Malik, Wasim Akram, Mushtaq Ahmed, Saqlain Mushtaq and Waqar Younis.
On Wednesday, Kumble took to his official Twitter account to share a heartfelt message with his followers. The 47-year-old thanked his fans for always supporting him and enriching his life.
"19 years doesn't seem too long ago thanks to all the love and wishes you keep sending my way. The memories are refreshed every time you extend your wishes. Thank you for all the wonderful ways you enrich my life!" wrote Kumble.
19 years doesn't seem too long ago thanks to all the love and wishes you keep sending my way. The memories are refreshed every time you extend your wishes. Thank you for all the wonderful ways you enrich my life! pic.twitter.com/WHBbmag03V
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 7, 2018
Kumble is the leading wicket-taker for India in Tests - 619 wickets in 132 matches at an average of 29.65. He also took 337 wickets in 271 ODIs at an average of 30.89.