News for 'Anil Kumble'

Kumble claims 600 Test wickets

Kumble claims 600 Test wickets

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Anil Kumble became the first Indian bowler and the third in the world to reach the milestone of 600 wickets.

Kohli credits Kumble for channelling his aggression

Kohli credits Kumble for channelling his aggression

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli credited head coach Anil Kumble for channelling his natural aggression and helping him evolve both as a cricketer and individual.

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Pain, Punt and Pant: Keeper of India's fortune fights back with broken foot

Kumble lauds Chawla's showing

Kumble lauds Chawla's showing

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The ace leg spinner said it is important to have faith in the 18-year-old spinner and support him all the way.

A world record for Kumble

A world record for Kumble

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

When Kumble dismissed Strauss on Thursday, it was the tenth time he was dismissing a batsman in his nineties - most by any bowler in Test annals.

'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.

Kumble's effort in vain

Kumble's effort in vain

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

The Indian leg spinner's picked two wickets but Surrey succumbed to a shocking 37-run defeat against Nottinghamshire in the semi-finals of the Twenty20 Cup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kumble completes the grand double

Kumble completes the grand double

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

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".

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

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.

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.

Kumble -- Down and Under

Kumble -- Down and Under

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

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.

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.

Memorable 100th Test for record-breaker Ashwin!

Memorable 100th Test for record-breaker Ashwin!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to claim a five-wicket haul in both his debut and 100th Test match.

Preserve Kumble for Tests

Preserve Kumble for Tests

Rediff.com3 Dec 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 lucky to be alive

Kumble lucky to be alive

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Kumble, Martyn emerge top

Kumble, Martyn emerge top

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Kumble takes a world record

Kumble takes a world record

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

Kumble goes past Akram

Kumble goes past Akram

Rediff.com17 Oct 2004

Former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away

Former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71

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.

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.

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."

Axar's blundering captaincy called out by former players

Axar's blundering captaincy called out by former players

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

For the penultimate over, Axar had the option to exercise Mitchell Starc's last over and Vipraj Nigam, who had bowled just a solitary over.

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.

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.

400 wicket ways of Kumble

400 wicket ways of Kumble

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

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.