The legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble celebrated his 48th birthday on Wednesday. He is one of the biggest match-winners India has ever produced. His splendid bowling records speak volumes of his magnificent stature as a cricketer.
Former and present cricketers posted some beautiful birthday messages for Kumble on their respective social media accounts. Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, and Vinod Kambli were among those who extended their birthday greetings for the former India cricketer.
Happy birthday, @anilkumble1074 Bhai, you are an inspiration to all of us. Hope that you always have happiness in your life. :)🤘
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 17, 2018
To a dear friend and a champion. Happy Birthday, @anilkumble1074! pic.twitter.com/MqAhsNDZIy
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 17, 2018
Here’s wishing a batman’s nightmare but a short-leg fielder’s delight a very Happy Birthday 🎁 Have a great year @anilkumble1074 🙌 pic.twitter.com/MeiOEYjzEr
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 17, 2018
Happy birthday to my idol, and my teammate, and an inspiration! Hope you have a lifetime of success in every path you take! Have a great day ahead 🙂 love always Anil bhai @anilkumble1074 pic.twitter.com/6VxuwbXuGU
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 17, 2018
From being room mates to having our names jumbled up on international tours, it has been a pleasure to have known you and have played with a fighter Cricketer like you.KUMBLE'S Many happy returns of the day, @anilkumble1074 pic.twitter.com/Dex6SIvA44
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) October 17, 2018
Happiest birthday to one of India’s greatest ever match winners, a man who defined grit and courage. Those toe-crushing yorkers to tail-enders are something even pace bowlers struggle to execute. Have a great & jumbo life ahead @anilkumble1074 bhai ! pic.twitter.com/RN5jXb6onl
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 17, 2018
Wishing you a very happy birthday @anilkumble1074 bhai. May you have a enjoyable and memorable year ahead. pic.twitter.com/6iXeqEUQOq
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 17, 2018
Birthday greetings to @anilkumble1074 . May you have a blessed life and enjoy success in every thing you do. Best wishes pic.twitter.com/5UQxKt8afQ
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 17, 2018
619 Test wickets 🔴
337 ODI wickets ⚪️
One of two men to take 10 wickets in a Test innings 💪Happy birthday to India's top international wicket-taker, @anilkumble1074! pic.twitter.com/gZrst7JsC3
— ICC (@ICC) October 17, 2018
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also wished Kumble happy birthday on his 48th birthday with the video of him taking 10 wickets in the Delhi test against Pakistan. Anil took all the 10 wickets in Pakistan’s second innings in the second Test of the series in 1999 and thereby helping India to level the series. He also becomes the second player after England’s Jim Laker to achieve the milestone. Here is the video shared by the BCCI:
Kumble played 132 Tests and 271 ODIs for Indian before deciding to hang his boots in 2008. He took 619 Test wickets as well. Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan (800) leads the chart while Australian legend Shane Warne is second with 708 Test wickets. Kumble’s ‘all-ten’ performance in 1999 remains one of his career highlights.
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In the limited-overs format, Anil Kumble has 337 ODI wickets and 57 T20 wickets.
Kumble was appointed as India coach in 2016 but his tenure lasted for almost 10 months as it ended because of his rift with the Indian skipper Virat Kohli. Under Kumble’s guidance, India won 10 out of the 13 home Tests with two draws and a single defeat against Australia. India also won a Test series comprehensively in the West Indies.
