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Spotted: Anil Kumble in Hong Kong

Spotted: Anil Kumble in Hong Kong

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Reader Chhavi Raj sent us this picture from Hong Kong.

VVS Laxman hails 'never give up' trait of Anil Kumble

VVS Laxman hails 'never give up' trait of Anil Kumble

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

VVS Laxman shared a photo of Anil Kumble as part of his initiative of paying tribute to his teammates who influenced him immensely.

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL History

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL History

Rediff.com1 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking half-century, leading his team to victory against Chennai Super Kings.

Recognise The Legend With Kumble?

Recognise The Legend With Kumble?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

For Gen Xers, De Silva played over 300 ODIs for Sri Lanka and was instrumental in the island nation's ODI World Cup triumph in 1996. He was named man of the match for his 107 in the final against Australia.

'Quite poor...' Kumble slams India's batting approach

'Quite poor...' Kumble slams India's batting approach

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Application required in Test cricket was missing, says Kumble after India's batting collapse

Anil Kumble questions India's overseas Test debacle

Anil Kumble questions India's overseas Test debacle

Rediff.com12 May 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to ask national coach Duncan Fletcher to submit a report on India's twin Test series debacle in England and Australia after former India captain Anil Kumble raised the issue at the Working Committee meeting in Chennai on Saturday.

Not giving first over to Bumrah questionable: Kumble

Not giving first over to Bumrah questionable: Kumble

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Not handing the ball to lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah to start the third day's play on a challenging Eden Gardens surface was "questionable", said the legendary Anil Kumble.

Anil Kumble in race to become India's chief coach

Anil Kumble in race to become India's chief coach

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Former captain and the country's highest wicket-taker in all forms Anil Kumble has become the biggest name to have applied for the high-profile post of Indian team's coach.

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.

It was a fairytale: Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

"It was a fairytale": Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Cricket legends Harbhajan Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, Zaheer Khan, and Sourav Ganguly reminisced about India's historic 2001 Test victory against Australia at Eden Gardens.

Kumble slams Jadeja's tactics at Lord's

Kumble slams Jadeja's tactics at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Jadeja was taking singles off fourth or fifth ball of each over, but Kumble felt that he could have taken some risk against a few slower bowlers.

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.

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: '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.

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'

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.'

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.

'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: 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.

Fantastic 4 Who Have Played Every IPL

Fantastic 4 Who Have Played Every IPL

Rediff.com5 days ago

Since the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008, only four cricketers have played a match in all 18 IPL seasons.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.'

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

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

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.