Happy Birthday Indian Former Cricketer Anil Kumble: Take a look at his stunning career

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• Oct 17, 2022 | Guriya Khatun

Anil Kumble, a former cricketer from India, played for the Indian national side for 18 years in both the Test and ODI formats. He was regarded as one of Test cricket's top leg-spinners.

Digital Desk: Happy Birthday to the Indian Former Cricketer Anil Kumble. Anil one of the most successful bowlers of Team India was born on 17 October 1970 in Bangalore. Kumble, who was also the coach of Team India, has also captained the Test team.

Anil Kumble, a former cricketer from India, played for the Indian national side for 18 years in both the Test and ODI formats. He was regarded as one of Test cricket's top leg-spinners. Kumble was not a strong ball-turner; instead, he primarily depended on pace, bounce, and accuracy when delivering. With a total of 619 wickets in 132 test matches, he is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Kumble presently serves as the head coach of the Punjab Kings and the director of cricket operations. He also provides commentary for Team India and IPL games.

Kumble, who was born on October 17, 1970, in Banglore, Karnataka, made his first-class debut for the Karnataka Cricket Team when he was 19 years old. A few years later, in the 1990 Austral-Asia Cup, he made his international debut against Sri Lanka. Later that year, he also made his Test debut, this time against the England team. Early in the 1990s, he joined the regular ODI squad and participated in a number of incredible matches. He was chosen for the 1996 World Cup and ended up being the most effective bowler there, playing seven games and taking 15 wickets for an average of 18.73 runs. He played with Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2008 to 2010, at which point he declared his retirement in November 2008.

The cricket legend and former Indian captain, Anil Kumble is celebrating his 52nd Birthday today. So let's take a look at some of the lesser-known facts about him

• With a total of 619 wickets, Kumble is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in test cricket. 
• In a match against Pakistan in 1999, he dismissed all ten batsmen in a Test match innings, joining Jim Laker as the only other player to ever accomplish this feat.
• He also has the second-most impressive bowling analysis in Test cricket, having taken 10 wickets for 74 runs in an innings.
• The leg spinner has reached the five-wicket haul on 35 occasions
• Without having played any T20I games, Kumble still ranks third on the most wickets taken in a career, all three formats combined with a total of 956 wickets 
• Kumble ranks second on the most wickets taken caught and bowled with a total of 53 in all the formats 
• Kumble also holds the record for most wickets taken by lbw in test cricket, with a total of 156 wickets 
• He also has the third Outstanding Bowling analysis in ODI cricket, taking 6