Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble

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Anil Kumble is a legendary former Indian cricketer and captain, celebrated for his achievements as a leg-spin bowler and his leadership skills. He has influenced cricket both on and off the field, including a brief coaching stint with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where his experience and insights helped shape the team's competitive spirit.

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Anil Kumble is being considered as a probable member of the coaching staff.

IPL: DC set to trade Kuldeep Yadav to get Rishabh Pant back, Yuvraj Singh in coaching staff | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-20
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Anil Kumble commented on the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the 2027 World Cup plans.

Anil Kumble drops bombshell on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s 2027 World Cup plans — ‘In their heads…’ | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-13
7.0

Chris Gayle mentioned that he had a heartfelt conversation with Anil Kumble during a difficult time.

’ایسا لگا جیسے میرے کندھوں پر بلڈنگ جتنا بوجھ ہو‘، کرس گیل آئی پی ایل پر پھٹ پڑے
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08
7.0
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Anil Kumble's injury allowed Amit Mishra to make his impressive Test debut.

'I was depressed': Amit Mishra opens up on career gap after announcing retirement from cricket | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-04
5.0

Former India captain Anil Kumble led tributes to Pujara.

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara calls time on illustrious career - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-24
9.0

Aakash Chopra compared Rishabh Pant's spirit to that of Anil Kumble, who bowled with a broken jaw in Antigua.

IND vs ENG Test: 'How do you break a man who's defeated death?' – Aakash Chopra hails Rishabh Pant's grit at Old Trafford | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-07-25
9.0

Anil Kumble shares the unique record of having claimed a 10-wicket haul.

IND vs ENG Test: Shubman Gill loses another toss, India's wait gets longer | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-07-23
8.0

Anil Kumble praised the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as a shining example of why Test cricket remains so compelling.

History repeats? Chennai's Deja Vu strikes at Lord's: Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed Siraj feels like Saqlain Mushtaq to Javagal Srinath | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-07-15
9.0

Anil Kumble would like to see Bumrah captain India in their tour of England.

Gill and Bumrah in race to succeed Rohit as India's test captain
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-05-09
6.0

Anil Kumble was part of the Indian side that faced New Zealand in the ICC KnockOut final.

On The Up: Counting down the top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years: 60-41
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-11
7.0

Anil Kumble's name was also included in the list of divorced players, although he has not been divorced.

وسیم اکرم کا نام طلاق یافتہ افراد کی فہرست میں دیکھ کر شنیرا برہم
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-26
5.0

Anil Kumble thinks Kohli is trying too hard to find form and needs to relax a little.

Champions Trophy: It’s advantage India from every angle, barring Pakistan pulling a Pakistan - Prism
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-23
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Kumble held his own against top batters with 54 wickets from 34 games in India-Pak ODIs.

Team without borders: The all-time India-Pakistan ODI dream XI | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-22
8.0

Anil Kumble is one of the former captains of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Hosa adhyaya: Batter Rajat Patidar gets RCB baton | Bengaluru News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-14
7.0

Anil Kumble is one of the seven players who have captained RCB before Patidar.

Rajat Patidar appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-13
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