News for 'Anil Kumble'

Gambhir, Saina, Neeraj react strongly to Pahalgam attack

Gambhir, Saina, Neeraj react strongly to Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

India's sporting fraternity, including Olympic medalists Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu, expressed grief and condemnation over the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

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."

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.

Saliva ban interim measure but wax not allowed: Kumble

Saliva ban interim measure but wax not allowed: Kumble

Rediff.com24 May 2020

ICC cricket committee chairman Anil Kumble says the recommendation to ban saliva for shining the ball is only an interim measure and "things will go back to normal" once the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control. The Kumble-led panel recommended a ban on saliva to minimise the risk of infection. On Friday, the ICC, in its guidelines for resumption of the game, also suggested a bar on the practice.

Ashwin's secret to success? Obsession with getting better

Ashwin's secret to success? Obsession with getting better

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Ashwin is the second highest wicket-taker in Tests for India behind Kumble (619), and the former India leg-spinner wasn't one bit surprised.

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

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.

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.

Why Kumble should be chairman of selectors

Why Kumble should be chairman of selectors

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'He is someone who has interacted with Sachin (Tendulkar), Sourav (Ganguly) and Rahul (Dravid) as a player and with youngsters as a coach'

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 appointed chief mentor of Mumbai Indians

Kumble appointed chief mentor of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Monday appointed chief mentor of Mumbai Indians, ahead of the start of the sixth Indian Premier League season.

Kumble joins eight-wicket club

Kumble joins eight-wicket club

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

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.

Kumble sweats on Harbhajan's fitness

Kumble sweats on Harbhajan's fitness

Rediff.com28 Oct 2008

With Harbhajan Singh nursing a toe injury, Amit Mishra is likely to retain his place in the Indian team for the third Test against Australia, with Anil Kumble coming in for Harbhajan.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

'He risked a lot': Pant's one-legged heroics

'He risked a lot': Pant's one-legged heroics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

"If anyone doubted he was ever a team man, they got to see it first-hand today. That requires more than just steel," Shastri said in a video posted by the BCCI on its website.

Kumble, Laxman, Jaffer, Viru, Kashyap, Yuvi Mourn KK

Kumble, Laxman, Jaffer, Viru, Kashyap, Yuvi Mourn KK

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Hum Rahe Ya Na Rahe Kal Kal Yaad Aayenge Yeh Pal. Heartbreaking to know that KK is no more.'

'Kumble not bowling right line'

'Kumble not bowling right line'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

'A good spinner is one who does something off the wicket whether on a green top or a turning track,' said Prasanna.

Dravid, Kumble tops

Dravid, Kumble tops

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

Tendulkar, Bhajji, Kumble wish the nation Eid Mubarak

Tendulkar, Bhajji, Kumble wish the nation Eid Mubarak

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday, wished the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fir.

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.

When Kumble came to Pujara's rescue yet again

When Kumble came to Pujara's rescue yet again

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Anil Kumble helped Pujara to overcome the challenges posed by Steve O'Keefe in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

Can Kumble help ICC convince BCCI about adopting DRS?

Can Kumble help ICC convince BCCI about adopting DRS?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India may be adamant in its opposition to the Decision Review System, but ICC CEO Dave Richardson says the world body is hopeful of changing India's stance by first convincing ICC Cricket Committee chief Anil Kumble about the controversial innovation.

Kumble's Bangalore to take on Guyana

Kumble's Bangalore to take on Guyana

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Anil Kumble's Royal Challengers Bangalore will be the only IPL side in action in the Champions League Twenty20 on Sunday when it squares off against West Indian underdogs Guyana in the second of the two matches in Centurion.

Kumble slams batting after defeat

Kumble slams batting after defeat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

India's captain said his batsmen should have batted session-wise and tried to hang around and build big scores.

Kumble eyes 500 wickets

Kumble eyes 500 wickets

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Kumble agreed that he was hugely relieved to finally claim the 435th wicket to go past Kapil Dev.

Murali will get 1000: Kumble

Murali will get 1000: Kumble

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

India captain Anil Kumble showered rich tributes on Muttiah Muralitharan saying the ace off-spinner can scale the 1000-wicket mark in Tests.

Kumble claims five for Surrey

Kumble claims five for Surrey

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

The ace Indian leg spinner claimed 5 for 80 as Surrey bowled out Worcestershire for 304 in the County Championship.

Kumble spins Surrey to victory

Kumble spins Surrey to victory

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

The Indian leg spinner took 8 for 100 in the second innings to take Surrey to a seven-wicket victory against Northamptonshire.

Kumble targets 600 Test wickets

Kumble targets 600 Test wickets

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

The master spinner took his total to 533 as he moved ahead of Walsh's 519 wickets.

Kumble hangs his boots, pulls out of IPL

Kumble hangs his boots, pulls out of IPL

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Former India captain Anil Kumble on Tuesday pulled out of the cash-rich Indian Premier League citing business commitments, the decision coming barely three days before the players' auction.

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Kumble felt the ICC's proactive approach helped bring down the number of bowlers with suspect action in the last two years.

No auto extension for Kumble, BCCI invites applications for head coach

No auto extension for Kumble, BCCI invites applications for head coach

Rediff.com25 May 2017

With Anil Kumble's contract ending after the ICC Champions Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket India on Thursday invited applications for the post of head coach for the senior men's team.

No respect lost: Kumble tells Aussies

No respect lost: Kumble tells Aussies

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

India captain Anil Kumble said he harbours no ill feelings towards Australia's players after last week's bad-tempered second Test.

Dravid, Kumble launch new book on Tendulkar

Dravid, Kumble launch new book on Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

A book on Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin - Genius Unplugged, which features write-ups by Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble, was launched in Bangalore on Wednesday just nine days ahead of the forthcoming World Cup.

Kumble's selection a smart act: Cullinan

Kumble's selection a smart act: Cullinan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Former South African batsman Darryl Cullinan says the ace leg spinner could prove a big threat to the home side during the current series.