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Share your memories of Anil Kumble

Share your memories of Anil Kumble

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Share your memories of Anil Kumble - your meetings with him, your encounters in public spaces, your anecdotes, photos, even videos. Tell us.

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad elected KSCA president

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad elected KSCA president

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Prasad now will have the onerous task of bringing top-flight cricket back to the state, which got sidelined after the stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 in which 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans were killed.

Anil Kumble: WC triumph will inspire Indians

Anil Kumble: WC triumph will inspire Indians

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

The World Cup triumph, says former India captain Anil Kumble, is the culmination of successes and experiences of the last couple of years.

Anil Kumble: Play Zaheer, Munaf, Harbhajan, Ashwin

Anil Kumble: Play Zaheer, Munaf, Harbhajan, Ashwin

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

India, says Anil Kumble, have done really well against Australia in the recent past and they need to reinforce that view in Thursday's quarter-final.

Anil Kumble: Ashwin should play against Windies

Anil Kumble: Ashwin should play against Windies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Former India captain Anil Kumble says India should ideally go with Zaheer, Munaf, Harbhajan and Ashwin for the crucial World Cup match in Chennai on Sunday.

Anil Kumble: India needs to be ruthless

Anil Kumble: India needs to be ruthless

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Former India captain Anil Kumble says nothing much can happen if India also does not raise the bar, substantially, in the fielding department.

'Dhoni Won't Be 'Keeper At CSK'

'Dhoni Won't Be 'Keeper At CSK'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Anil Kumble believes fans may have already seen the last of M S Dhoni behind the stumps, hinting that the Chennai Super Kings icon may not don the gloves in IPL 2026.

Anil Kumble: 'India better prepared than in 2003'

Anil Kumble: 'India better prepared than in 2003'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Saturday's final against Sri Lanka, says Anil Kumble, provides India a great opportunity to win a second World Cup title, and the ideal script for Tendulkar to get a hundred in his home town.

Kumble picks this player to succeed Rohit as Test skipper

Kumble picks this player to succeed Rohit as Test skipper

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Kumble admitted that given Bumrah's history with back injury, it will not be possible for him to play all the five-Test matches.

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday wished former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on his 67th birthday.

Ex-India pacer Prasad to run for KSCA presidency

Ex-India pacer Prasad to run for KSCA presidency

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Venkatesh Prasad to contest for KSCA president's post, Kumble, Srinath back ex-India pacer's panel

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I want to categorically deny any association with these accounts and their content. The statements being circulated are not my views and do not reflect my opinions in any way.'

Anil Kumble: Odds stacked against Kiwis in Colombo

Anil Kumble: Odds stacked against Kiwis in Colombo

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Former India captain Anil Kumble says New Zealand's coach John Wright has his heart on his sleeve and is ensuring his team fights till the last ball.

1 thing about Anil Kumble that you probably didn't know

1 thing about Anil Kumble that you probably didn't know

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'Kumble was impeccable in his role as coach'

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Gavaskar Hits Back At Gambhir's Critics

Gavaskar Hits Back At Gambhir's Critics

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar strongly defended India head coach Gautam Gambhir despite the humiliating 0-2 series whitewash at the hands of South Africa.

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

Rediff.com5 days ago

A look back at the thrilling encounters between India and New Zealand in ICC tournament knockout stages, highlighting key moments and memorable performances.

Guwahati Test: How India Can Fight Back On Day 3

Guwahati Test: How India Can Fight Back On Day 3

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble believes India can fight their way back into the second Test in Guwahati with a strong showing with the bat on the third and fourth days.

Anil Kumble: Nehra must play; it's his home ground

Anil Kumble: Nehra must play; it's his home ground

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

India, says Anil Kumble, urgently need to inject life into their World Cup campaign; their approach so far, has been far too desultory.

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India's World Cup winning captains -- Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepika T C and Rohit Sharma -- were honoured by the Reliance Foundation in Mumbai on Monday.

Why Rahul Dravid Loved Rohit Sharma's Captaincy!

Why Rahul Dravid Loved Rohit Sharma's Captaincy!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Former India coach Rahul Dravid found Rohit Sharma's openness to change a major positive while he was leading the team.

Anil Kumble: Treat Windies game as a pre-QF

Anil Kumble: Treat Windies game as a pre-QF

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

India, says Anil Kumble, need to tell themselves they must win the next four games on the trot to lift the World Cup.

Anil Kumble: There's no one who can replace Dravid

Anil Kumble: There's no one who can replace Dravid

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Former India captain Anil Kumble reckons that Virat Kohli has the "right game" to fit in at the crucial No 3 slot in the Test squad even though it will be impossible for anyone to step into Rahul Dravid's shoes.

Anil Kumble: India have the skill to upstage Pak

Anil Kumble: India have the skill to upstage Pak

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Team India, says Anil Kumble, needs to control the emotions and not get carried away in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Pakistan.

Consistent Jadeja has been exceptional with the bat: Kumble

Consistent Jadeja has been exceptional with the bat: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja for his consistency and growing maturity with the bat.

Venkatesh Prasad elected unopposed as KSCA president

Venkatesh Prasad elected unopposed as KSCA president

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad was elected unopposed as president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) after his opponent Shanth Kumar's application was declared invalid during the scrutiny of nominations on Monday.

Rahul was clinical, it was a mature knock: Kumble

Rahul was clinical, it was a mature knock: Kumble

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'KL was excellent in nullifying that early threat and played very straight.'

'I had to know what is unlike Anil Kumble'

'I had to know what is unlike Anil Kumble'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Anil Kumble explained his attack on the media saying it was not his individual opinion but that of the Indian team.

Anil Kumble on what India must do to beat England

Anil Kumble on what India must do to beat England

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

Former India captain and ace spinner Anil Kumble says Dhoni's men have to play to their strengths -- bat really well, bowl with control and up their efforts in the field -- to beat England on Sunday.

'It Was A Complete Surrender By India'

'It Was A Complete Surrender By India'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'Constant changes to the playing XI, batting orders, and frequent rotations prevent stability.'

India should persist with all-rounder Reddy: Kumble

India should persist with all-rounder Reddy: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble praised Nitish Kumar Reddy's showing with the ball on Day 1 of the Lord's Test on Thursday.

Anil Kumble's firm to cash in on World Cup fever

Anil Kumble's firm to cash in on World Cup fever

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

Stump Vision Ltd, in which Indian leg spinner Anil Kumble is a promoter, has launched three products to cash in on the World Cup fever and tap a huge market at the grassroots level.

Prasad vows to bring cricket back to Chinnaswamy

Prasad vows to bring cricket back to Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Venkatesh Prasad described the meeting with the two leaders as "extremely positive", saying the aim is to bring back international cricket and IPL to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Why Delhi Capitals didn't retain Faf du Plessis

Why Delhi Capitals didn't retain Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Delhi Capitals' head coach Hemang Badani said they want to move towards a younger and more aggressive option aligned with the team's style of play.

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Kumble suggested that Bumrah could manage his workload by skipping India's upcoming home series instead.

What Bavuma said on coach Conrad's 'grovel' remarks

What Bavuma said on coach Conrad's 'grovel' remarks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma downplayed Shukri Conrad's controversial remarks that he wanted India to "really grovel".

IPL 2026: Why RCB released Liam Livingstone

IPL 2026: Why RCB released Liam Livingstone

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Liam Livingstone struggled in IPL 2024 -- managing just 112 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 133.33, with a lone half-century apart from taking only two wickets.

DKS ends rumours: Bengaluru keeps entire IPL season

DKS ends rumours: Bengaluru keeps entire IPL season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will not be shifted from Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.

PIX: Dravid, Kumble, Srinath interact with referees at NCA

PIX: Dravid, Kumble, Srinath interact with referees at NCA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

India legends Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid interacted with match referees in a seminar conducted at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, may have expressed support for the Kolkata pitch, but it continues to draw criticism from all quarters.