News for 'Anil Kumble'

'Key reasons behind RR and KKR's poor run at IPL 2025'

'Key reasons behind RR and KKR's poor run at IPL 2025'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

RR feeling Jos Buttler's absence, KKR under-utilising Andre Russell: Anil Kumble

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Thursday unanimously appointed chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee by the game's governing body, replacing West Indies great Clive Lloyd.

Tendulkar remembers 'warm-hearted Dilip bhai'

Tendulkar remembers 'warm-hearted Dilip bhai'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Former wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer also mourned the loss of his "dear friend".

World Photography Day: Check out Kumble's perfect 10

World Photography Day: Check out Kumble's perfect 10

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

On World Photography Day, we present some of the best pictures from Anil Kumble's wildlife photography collection.

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Appeared in 61 Tests won by India. Only Sachin Tendulkar (72) and Virat Kohli (62) have been part of a winning XI on more occasions for India.

'Prabhsimran's consistency is exceptional'

'Prabhsimran's consistency is exceptional'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

"He's been outstanding for Punjab": Anil Kumble hails Prabhsimran Singh after PBKS-LSG clash

All about the Kumble-Kohli rift

All about the Kumble-Kohli rift

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

As Team India begins its campaign in the Champions Trophy, many await the outcome of the Virat Kohli-Anil Kumble tangle.

Waugh salutes quiet performer Kumble

Waugh salutes quiet performer Kumble

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

"Any fair-minded cricket fan would have enjoyed Anil Kumble's 600th Test wicket even though it was Australia's potential saviour Andrew Symonds," Waugh wrote in his column for the 'Daily Telegraph'.

Spotted: Anil Kumble and other Indian players

Spotted: Anil Kumble and other Indian players

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Reader Sarika Srivastava sent us these pictures from Nottingham.

Kumble nominated to anti-doping panel

Kumble nominated to anti-doping panel

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

India's former cricket skipper Anil Kumble has been nominated to the athletes' committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The leg spinner, who retired last month as the third highest Test wicket-taker with 619 wickets, has been included in the list announced on the WADA website (www.wada-ama.org).

Kumble an inspiration for generations: Tendulkar

Kumble an inspiration for generations: Tendulkar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2008

Sachin Tendulkar described Anil Kumble as a great player who will be an inspiration for generations to come. "It's truly an honour and privilege to have played in the same era. He will remain an inspiration for the next generations. To become another Anil Kumble one will have to work really, really hard," he said.

IPL hat-trick king Amit Mishra bids farewell to cricket!

IPL hat-trick king Amit Mishra bids farewell to cricket!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Amit Mishra is the only bowler to have claimed three hat-tricks in the IPL.

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Anil Kumble reacted to India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Pune, stating that India's batting has let the hosts down.

Kumble's special message for Sarfaraz ahead of Test debut

Kumble's special message for Sarfaraz ahead of Test debut

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

A consistent performer on the domestic circuit for Mumbai, Sarfaraz Khan has been in contention for national selection for the past few years.

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I do not think we have heard the last of that yet.'

Congratulate the Kumbles

Congratulate the Kumbles

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

Ace leg-spinner Anil Kumble became a proud father on Friday when his wife Chethana delivered their first child, a boy, in Bangalore.

Siraj Ends Suspense Over Bumrah's Availability!

Siraj Ends Suspense Over Bumrah's Availability!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Monday confirmed Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the fourth Test beginning at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Batters should show more intent against Jadeja: Kumble

Batters should show more intent against Jadeja: Kumble

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The legendary Anil Kumble has heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja for his ability to change angles and advised the batters to display more attacking intent if they have to get on top of the left-arm spinner.

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

He overtook Australian spinner Nathan Lyon to become the seventh highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

The only regret for Kumble as India head coach

The only regret for Kumble as India head coach

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Former skipper Anil Kumble does not regret his time as head coach of the Indian cricket team but says the ending of his tenure could have been better. The 49-year-old stepped down after the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 following a rift with captain Virat Kohli.

When Dhoni Lost His Cool...

When Dhoni Lost His Cool...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

'I was standing inside the dressing room, and he was coming inside, where there was a small water bottle. MS just kicked it out of the park. I was like, 'S**t, oh my god!'

'Kumble's job is easier because most of this team is young'

'Kumble's job is easier because most of this team is young'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

'Anil has been leading from the front right from the beginning and that should rub off on the team.'

Why Ashwin, Jadeja Were Dropped

Why Ashwin, Jadeja Were Dropped

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

India included two debutants -- Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy -- while leaving out Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

Ganguly congratulates Kumble

Ganguly congratulates Kumble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Ganguly said Kumble seemed to be improving and becoming sharper with time.

Am looking forward to the job: Kumble

Am looking forward to the job: Kumble

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

After being handed captaincy of India's Test team for the upcoming Pakistan series, an elated Anil Kumble exuded confidence, saying he is ready for the high-profile job.

Kohli on Kumble's contract: Board is following due process

Kohli on Kumble's contract: Board is following due process

Rediff.com25 May 2017

India captain Virat Kohli said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is only following a due process by inviting fresh application for chief coach's post with Anil Kumble's contract expiring at the end of Champions Trophy.

5 Star Bumrah In A League Of His Own

5 Star Bumrah In A League Of His Own

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Jasprit Bumrah takes a fifer at Lord's and goes past Kapil Dev for most five wicket hauls in away Tests.

Ganguly refuses to get dragged into Kohli-Kumble saga

Ganguly refuses to get dragged into Kohli-Kumble saga

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said it was Anil Kumble's personal decision to step down as head coach but refused to comment on the speculated rift with Virat Kohli.

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

In 2007, Kumble achieved the feat in the final Test of the three-match series against England.

Kumble exit seen as triumph for player power

Kumble exit seen as triumph for player power

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar said the episode would send out the wrong message as the Board of Control for Cricket in India sets about finding Anil Kumble's successor.

Kumble steps down as Mumbai Indians mentor

Kumble steps down as Mumbai Indians mentor

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Anil Kumble has decided to step down as the chief mentor of Mumbai Indians (MI) with immediate effect. The legendary spinner has been associated with Mumbai Indians since January 2013.

Kumble would have been finest captain: Bedi

Kumble would have been finest captain: Bedi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

"It is not just me, Indian coach John Wright himself has said that Kumble would have been the best captain," legendary spinner Bishen Singh Bedi said.

Stats: Pragyan Ojha follows in Anil Kumble's footsteps

Stats: Pragyan Ojha follows in Anil Kumble's footsteps

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Highlights on the second day of the second and final cricket Test between India and New Zealand in Bangalore on Saturday.

'Welcome to the club': Kumble congratulates Ajaz

'Welcome to the club': Kumble congratulates Ajaz

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Spin great Anil Kumble congratulated New Zealand's Ajaz Patel, who matched the Indian's feat of taking all 10 wickets in an innings in Test cricket.

R Ashwin 'theru': Chennai street to be named after spinner

R Ashwin 'theru': Chennai street to be named after spinner

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The GCC had sought and received government approval to pass a resolution for the renaming of the street.

How Shastri's coaching style compares to Kumble...

How Shastri's coaching style compares to Kumble...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Some of his team-mates may have considered Anil Kumble 'strict' but India's Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha never felt that about the former coach, who quit after a bitter fallout with captain Virat Kohli.

I became captain because nobody else wanted it: Kumble

I became captain because nobody else wanted it: Kumble

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Anil Kumble, one of the most respected cricketers to have led the Indian team, says if he became the Test captain it was only because no one else was interested in doing the job.

India's greats Tendulkar, Kumble hail Anderson

India's greats Tendulkar, Kumble hail Anderson

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

"Welcome to the club", said Anil Kumble, while Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar hailed his 'incredible achievement' as English pacer James Anderson's 600 Test wickets earned him a unanimous round of applause from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket.

'10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA!'

'10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA!'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Iron body with heart of a Lion. Mohammed Siraj.'

India Vs Pakistan: A Rivalry in Numbers

India Vs Pakistan: A Rivalry in Numbers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Fascinating numbers from the India-Pakistan iconic cricket rivalry.