Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble Kannada "ಅನಿಲ್ ಕುಂಬ್ಳೆ"; born 17 October 1970) is the current head coach of the India national cricket team and a former Indian cricketer who also captained the team. A right-arm leg spinbowler, he took 619 wickets in Test cricket and remains the third-highest wicket taker—only behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne—as of 2015. Unlike his contemporaries, Kumble was not a big turner of the ball, rather relied much on pace and accuracy. His ability to make the ball...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth17 October 1970
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It is a great feeling to complete this milestone. I would like to dedicate it to all the players I have played with, the fielders who took the catches, bowlers who kept the pressure from the other end and batsmen who put big totals on board.
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I would like to thank all the fielders who took the catches, bowlers who kept up the pressure from the other end and batsmen of the team who put up those big totals on the board.
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It's a great feeling to reach the milestone. To become the first-ever Indian makes it more special. It's indeed very special since only five bowlers have done it in the world.
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The fielders who took the catches, the bowlers who put pressure from the other end and the batsmen who scored the runs without which it was not possible to have come this far.
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As only five bowlers in the world have got to 500, it's indeed special. To be the first Indian ever makes it a more special feeling.
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He has on occasions assumed the role of a captain and that should serve him in good stead.
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The (Indian) team is doing very well. It's always good to be a part of a successful team. But I am sure I am in the scheme of things and the World Cup is one year from now... Lot of cricket from now till then.
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The prototype of the academy is ready. We will have sports icons from other games too for imparting the best of skills and techniques to youngsters. Besides fitness, the focus will be on consistency in performance to remain on top in a competitive environment.
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The pitch has not changed character at all,