News for 'Jim Laker'

Hutton, Hobbs and Laker inducted into Hall of Fame

Hutton, Hobbs and Laker inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Three England legends -- Len Hutton, Jack Hobbs and Jim Laker -- were on Sunday inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in London.

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Can Shubman Gill and his men rewrite the script once more? The answer begins unrolling on July 23.

The stars aligned for me to do it in Mumbai: Ajaz

The stars aligned for me to do it in Mumbai: Ajaz

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel became only the third bowler to pick up all 10 wickets in an innings in international cricket, achieving the feat against India in the second Test at the Wankhede Stadium.

Feb 7 1999: 20 years on, relive Kumble's 'Perfect 10'

Feb 7 1999: 20 years on, relive Kumble's 'Perfect 10'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

It was on 7th February 1999, that Anil Kumble became just the second bowler in the history of cricket to take all ten wickets in an innings of a Test match. He achieved the feat against Pakistan at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, now known as Arun Jaitley cricket stadium in Delhi during the second Test of the two-match series.

What a career Anil Kumble has had!

What a career Anil Kumble has had!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

132 Tests. 271 ODIs. 619 Test wickets. 337 ODI wickets.

Swann dreaming of taking 20 wickets in single Test

Swann dreaming of taking 20 wickets in single Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

England off spinner Graeme Swann has went passed the tally of Test victims captured by legendary Jim Laker, and has now set his eyes on breaking Laker's record of claiming 19 wickets in a Test match.

Kohli, Dravid visit NZ's dug-out to congratulate Ajaz Patel

Kohli, Dravid visit NZ's dug-out to congratulate Ajaz Patel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Ajaz was congratulated by Team India captain, Virat Kohli, and head coach, Rahul Dravid.

NZ's Ajaz Patel auctions 10-wicket haul shirt for hospital

NZ's Ajaz Patel auctions 10-wicket haul shirt for hospital

Rediff.com6 May 2022

New Zealand's Ajaz Patel is auctioning the shirt he wore to claim all 10 wickets in a Mumbai Test in December to raise money for a hospital in Auckland.

Patel gifts 'Perfect 10' ball to MCA for upcoming museum at Wankhede

Patel gifts 'Perfect 10' ball to MCA for upcoming museum at Wankhede

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel, who took all 10 wickets in an innings during the second and final Test against India in Mumbai, gifted the 'Perfect 10' ball to the Mumbai Cricket Association for their upcoming museum.

'Graeme Swann deserves the wickets he has got'

'Graeme Swann deserves the wickets he has got'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

England's legendary spinner Dereck Underwood has urged Graeme Swann to break his record of being country's most successful spin bowler by surpassing his wicket tally.

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

On the occasion of his 50th birthday, a look at Anil Kumble's amazing career!

PIX: Ajaz third bowler to claim 10 wickets in an innings

PIX: Ajaz third bowler to claim 10 wickets in an innings

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel became only the third bowler in Test cricket to take 10 wickets in an innings, during Day 2 of the second and final Test against India in Mumbai on Saturday.

Hampshire's Abbott bags 17 wkts for best figures in 63 years

Hampshire's Abbott bags 17 wkts for best figures in 63 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Former South Africa Test bowler Kyle Abbott registered the best figures in first-class cricket for 63 years, taking 17 wickets in Hampshire's County Championship victory over title-chasing Somerset on Wednesday.

Spin legend turns 50: Happy birthday, Anil!

Spin legend turns 50: Happy birthday, Anil!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Join us in celebrating Anil Kumble's birthday by posting your wishers here.

What spurred Patel to 'Perfect 10' at Wankhede

What spurred Patel to 'Perfect 10' at Wankhede

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Ajaz Patel credited New Zealand bowling coach Shane Jurgensen for his record-equalling display against India on Saturday, after the spinner became the third player in history to claim all 10 wickets in a test match innings.

Puducherry spinner emulates Kumble with 'Perfect 10' in Under-23 match!

Puducherry spinner emulates Kumble with 'Perfect 10' in Under-23 match!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Turning out for Puducherry against Manipur in an Under-23 match of the Colonel C K Nayudu Trophy, 19-year-old left-arm spinner returned with exceptional figures of 10 for 31 in 17.5 overs

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.

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

On the 22nd anniversary of Anil Kumble's 10-wicket haul in a single Test innings, Gautam Gambhir labels the former leg spinner the "greatest match-winner" India ever had.

'Welcome to the club': Kumble congratulates Ajaz

'Welcome to the club': Kumble congratulates Ajaz

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Spin great Anil Kumble congratulated New Zealand's Ajaz Patel, who matched the Indian's feat of taking all 10 wickets in an innings in Test cricket.

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

He is the ninth bowler and fifth spinner to complete the feat in Tests.

Ashwin rises to 2nd; Agarwal 11th in ICC Test rankings

Ashwin rises to 2nd; Agarwal 11th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

India opener Mayank Agarwal and New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel have made huge progress in the ICC Test Player Rankings after outstanding performances in the second Test of their ICC World Test Championship series in Mumbai.

India have never lost a Test after setting a 368 target

India have never lost a Test after setting a 368 target

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the important numbers from Day 4 of the 4th Test,

Mayank Agarwal nominated for ICC honour

Mayank Agarwal nominated for ICC honour

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Besides Agarwal, New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel and Australian pacer Mitchell Starc were also short-listed for the award.

18 years on, spin legend Kumble relives his 'Perfect 10'

18 years on, spin legend Kumble relives his 'Perfect 10'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Indian spin legend fondly recollected what easily got elevated to the top echelon of achievements in international cricket.

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

In 2007, Kumble achieved the feat in the final Test of the three-match series against England.

PIX: India in command despite Ajaz's 'Perfect 10'

PIX: India in command despite Ajaz's 'Perfect 10'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel claimed the rare honour of bagging all 10 wickets in an innings before India demonstrated their own bowling might to take control on Day 2 of the second and final Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

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.

All about NZ's spin sensation Ajaz Patel

All about NZ's spin sensation Ajaz Patel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

By picking all 10 wickets, Ajaz Patel joined Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.

'I wish I hadn't given Kumble the 10 wicket ball'

'I wish I hadn't given Kumble the 10 wicket ball'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

'He was a very fierce competitor. 'I got to learn a lot from him in terms of his discipline, focus and his routines, like how one has to prepare for the game.'

What you must know about Team India's new coach

What you must know about Team India's new coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Former India captain Anil Kumble was named coach of India cricket team on Thursday. Here's all you need to know about the spin leagend from Karnataka.

Kumble to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame

Kumble to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Joining Kumble as the 78th inductee will be the late Betty Wilson of Australia, one of the greatest women cricketers of all-time.

Lord's in Numbers: India's worst defeat under Kohli

Lord's in Numbers: India's worst defeat under Kohli

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Lord's Test.

Anil Kumble: Discipline, determination, commitment

Anil Kumble: Discipline, determination, commitment

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

For a leg-spinner coming from the land of Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and pilloried in initial years for not being able to turn his leg-breaks or possessing a googly, Anil Kumble ended his 18-year career with a massive haul of 619 Test and 337 ODI wickets.

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Explaining the decision to appoint Anil Kumble despite his lack of experience as an international coach, BCCI president Anurag Thakur said the former spinner's record itself is a testimony to his worthiness for the job.

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

10 Most Valuable sports teams in the World!

10 Most Valuable sports teams in the World!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

According to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday, Spanish football club Real Madrid once again leads Forbes' most valuable teams list, which mostly includes National Football League franchises.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Guess who India's real cricketing star is!

Guess who India's real cricketing star is!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

No one even comes close to the impact Anil Kumble has had on Indian cricket, when it comes to winning matches and series, say Aakash Chopra and Impact Index.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.