As Anil Kumble turns 48, let watch and relive some of the biggest moments of his career.
In terms of sheer impacet, Anil Kumble may well be the biggest bowler India have ever produced. He is one of the legends of the game in world cricket history. With close to 1,000 international wickets, Jumbo was one of Indian cricket's greatest servants. This unassuming and humble leg spinner not only played a pivotal role in Team India’s victories but also inspired a generation.
On his 48th birthday let's relive some of the biggest moments of his career.
1. Anil Kumble's 10 wicket against Pakistan
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Anil Kumble became only the second bowler in the cricket history to take all ten wickets of the innings. On February 7, 1999 during the second test of the two-game series against Pakistan, Anil Kumble took 10/74. (Image: DNA File)
2. Anil Kumble bowling with a broken jaw
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Perhaps one of the most remembered moment of Anil Kumble's career was when he played with a bandage tied around his face. Kumble had broken his jaw while batting but he insisted on bowling. He took the much-needed wicket of Brian Lara. (Image: DNA File)
3. Anil Kumble's 6/12
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November 27, 1993, Kumble set an Indian record of 6/12 against West Indies that remained unbroken until 2014 after Stuart Binny’s 6/4 against Bangladesh. India won this match by 102 runs and Anil Kumble was declared Man of the Match. (Image: DNA File)
4. Anil Kumble hits a century
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In 2007, during the final test between India and England, Kumble showed the world what he could do with the bat with a century. It was one of the moments of pure joy. (Image: Reuters)
5. Anil Kumble retires
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Anil Kumble was one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1996. He was also honored by the Indian government with Arjuna Award in 1995 and Padma Shri in 2005. India's highest wicket taker retired from playing on January 4, 2012. (Image: DNA File)
