News for 'Anil Kumble'

Kumble flops, Doshi shines

Kumble flops, Doshi shines

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Kumble picked only one wicket while Nayan Doshi, son of former India cricketer Dilip Doshi, returned 5 for 30 as Surrey beat Derbyshire.

'It's like a Test match': Kumble on fight against COVID-19

'It's like a Test match': Kumble on fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble compared the fight against the dreaded coronavirus pandemic to the "second innings" of an intense Test match where people can't afford to let their guard down. The coronavirus outbreak has wreaked havoc across the world, claiming over 2,76,000 lives so far while infecting more than four million people.

Perseverance paid off: Kumble

Perseverance paid off: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Kumble reaches 400 wickets

Kumble reaches 400 wickets

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The leg spinner and former pacer Kapil Dev are the only Indian bowlers to reach the milestone.

Harbhajan was wronged during Monkeygate, says Kumble

Harbhajan was wronged during Monkeygate, says Kumble

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former captain Anil Kumble says pulling out of the 2007-08 Australia Tour following the controversial Sydney Test could have been an "acceptable" option but his side continued the series to set an example by winning the remaining matches under trying circumstances. The Sydney Test in January 2008 was marred by the infamous Monkeygate scandal where off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was handed a three-match ban by the ICC for allegedly racially abusing Andrew Symonds.

Kumble completes the grand double

Kumble completes the grand double

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

Rishabh Pant's Dugout Meltdown Sparks Controversy

Rishabh Pant's Dugout Meltdown Sparks Controversy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Clearly furious, Pant turned and stormed back to the pavilion. The frustration was unmistakable-his face said it all.

Kumble set to be retained, BCCI chief Khanna writes to secretary

Kumble set to be retained, BCCI chief Khanna writes to secretary

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India seems to be all set to retain chief coach Anil Kumble as acting president C K Khanna on Thursday wrote a letter to secretary Amitabh Chaudhary urging him to defer the recruitment process till the end of the West Indies tour.

When Amit Mishra was left depressed

When Amit Mishra was left depressed

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'But I can't say regret. I can say that if I had made my comeback earlier, 3-4 years ago or two years ago, then I could have played more matches and performed better.'

Kumble rubbishes ball tampering allegations against Kohli

Kumble rubbishes ball tampering allegations against Kohli

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

India coach Anil Kumble categorically dismissed allegations of ball tampering levelled against skipper Virat Kohli by the British media, stating that he does not believe in "giving wind to such stories".

Be patient against Kumble: Collingwood

Be patient against Kumble: Collingwood

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

England's middle-order batsman says the ace Indian leggie is tough to play on any wicket.

Kumble -- Down and Under

Kumble -- Down and Under

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

Gambhir has shown his credentials: Kumble

Gambhir has shown his credentials: Kumble

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Former captain Anil Kumble hailed Gautam Gambhir's success as a captain in the IPL and said it's nice that Indian cricket has "somebody else" apart from Mahendra Singh Dhoni to lead from the front.

Players come first, coach stays in background: Kumble

Players come first, coach stays in background: Kumble

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Anil Kumble on his plans for India's cricket team after being named coach.

Indian cricket in transition: Kumble

Indian cricket in transition: Kumble

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Test captain Anil Kumble on Tuesday said Indian cricket was undergoing a major transition with the advent of Twenty20 format and advised youngsters to focus on "sustained intensity" to create a niche for themselves.

Kumble back in team

Kumble back in team

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

Rahul Dravid will lead India in the last two ODIs. Virender Sehwag will be his deputy.

'Stand up and applaud for one of the greatest all-rounders'

'Stand up and applaud for one of the greatest all-rounders'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik called Ashwin one of the greatest all-rounders from India, expressing his happiness for the player's achievement.

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Many India cricketers, past and present took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes for the spinner who has more than 600 Test wickets to his credit.

Preserve Kumble for Tests

Preserve Kumble for Tests

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

'I just felt...' Ashwin opens up on sudden retirement

'I just felt...' Ashwin opens up on sudden retirement

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Having to sit out of Test matches on away tours "eventually got to me", says Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin of his abrupt international retirement in the middle of the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Kumble, Martyn emerge top

Kumble, Martyn emerge top

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Kumble lucky to be alive

Kumble lucky to be alive

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Kumble takes a world record

Kumble takes a world record

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

BCCI cautions Kumble

BCCI cautions Kumble

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

India Test captain Anil Kumble has been ticked off by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for revealing details to the media about discussions that took place at the last selection committee meeting convened on July 8 to choose the Indian team for the Test series in Sri Lanka. BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said from Rajkot that while the captain of the team can address press conferences, he is not supposed to reveal details of selection matters.

Kumble goes past Akram

Kumble goes past Akram

Rediff.com17 Oct 2004

Pink ball Test in India a long way off: Kumble

Pink ball Test in India a long way off: Kumble

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India's head coach Anil Kumble says a 'pink ball Test' in the country is "still a long way" off, even though he conceded that day/night Tests are the future to sustain interest in the longer format.

Revealed: Kumble's new protocol for the Indian team

Revealed: Kumble's new protocol for the Indian team

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Chief coach Anil Kumble has laid down a "protocol" that a player recuperating from injury needs to play "domestic cricket" in order to be considered for a comeback in the national team. In the past, there has been instances of player breakdown in their bid to make a quick comeback post serious injuries. With Rohit Sharma (quadriceps), KL Rahul (hamstring), Shikhar Dhawan (thumb fracture) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (back) in the injured list, Kumble feels that "communication with players is key" as one can understand their eagerness to comeback.

Kumble bats for Fab Four

Kumble bats for Fab Four

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

India captain Anil Kumble gave his full backing to the senior batsmen ahead of the Australia Test series, terming their failure in Sri Lanka as a "one-off."

Kumble equals Kapil Dev's record

Kumble equals Kapil Dev's record

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

The leg spinner joined Kapil Dev as India's highest Test wicket-taker by grabbing his 434th wicket in the second Test against South Africa.

Pakistan-England ODIs must be stopped, says Kumble

Pakistan-England ODIs must be stopped, says Kumble

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Former India skipper Anil Kumble hit back at Australian captain Ricky Ponting, saying spot-fixing is not limited to subcontinent but its a worldwide problem.

400 wicket ways of Kumble

400 wicket ways of Kumble

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

Historic! Haryana's Kamboj picks all 10 wickets in an innings!

Historic! Haryana's Kamboj picks all 10 wickets in an innings!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj is only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to take all 10 wickets in an innings.

Cricket should do the talking: Kumble

Cricket should do the talking: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

India's Test captain, Anil Kumble, said the war of words should be restricted to the cricket ground.

The team is only as good as its captain: Kumble

The team is only as good as its captain: Kumble

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Former India captain Anil Kumble made light of the cliche 'it's a team decision' and said decision making always lies with the captain.

Kumble, Ponting to meet in Perth

Kumble, Ponting to meet in Perth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Ranjan Madugalle has requested the rival captains to be present for a 'cool-off' session at Perth on Monday.

Clarke clears air with Kumble

Clarke clears air with Kumble

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

Australian batsman Michael Clarke on Sunday said he spoke to Anil Kumble and sorted out the contentious issues raised by the Indian skipper after the acrimonious Sydney Test.

Let's bury the hatchet: Kumble

Let's bury the hatchet: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

India captain Anil Kumble hopes his tourists and Australia can put their controversial Sydney Test behind them when the two rivals meet again in the third match of the series at Perth next week.

Kumble joins eight-wicket club

Kumble joins eight-wicket club

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Here's a quick look back to the day when India erased a good chunk of the stigma of being poor travellers.

I will definitely miss Kumble: Harbhajan

I will definitely miss Kumble: Harbhajan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday said the ace leg spinner's shoes will be hard to fill.