Anil Kumble
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Anil Kumble calls Indian batting "abject surrender," expresses disappointment over recent T20I loss
Cricket | Jul 08, 2026, 04:28 PM ISTAnil Kumble came down hard on India after their meek surrender in the third T20I against England, after the T20 World Champions suffered their biggest loss of 125 runs. India were bowled out for just 76 while chasing 202 and fell 2-0 behind the Three Lions in the ongoing series.
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'Two spinners for sure': Former India cricketer picks his optimal India XI for one-off Test
Cricket | Jun 02, 2026, 11:19 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Anil Kumble came forward and talked about the ideal playing XI for the Indian team as they take on Afghanistan in the only Test of the upcoming multi-format series. The Test match is set to kick off on June 6.
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Former India cricketer questions Kolkata Knight Riders' retention policy ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 15, 2026, 09:29 AM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season all set to kick off on March 28, former India cricketer Anil Kumble came forward to question the retention policy of three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Anil Kumble shares advice for star India spinner ahead of crucial T20 World Cup semi-final bout
Cricket | Mar 04, 2026, 02:36 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Anil Kumble took centre stage and talked about how Varun Chakaravarthy can improve as India is set to take on England in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.
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'Head is a bit muddled': Anil Kumble weighs in on Abhishek Sharma's struggles in the T20 WC
Cricket | Mar 02, 2026, 02:37 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Anil Kumble recently came forward and talked about the struggles of Abhishek Sharma in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, reflecting on how he is struggling with the mental aspect of his game.
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Anil Kumble left disappointed with KL Rahul's dismissal on Day 4 of second Test vs South Africa
Cricket | Nov 25, 2025, 08:28 PM ISTAnil Kumble’s reaction after KL Rahul’s late Day-4 dismissal in the Guwahati Test went viral, capturing India’s mounting frustration. Rahul’s fall to Harmer deepened the hosts’ struggles as they headed toward a tough final day and the threat of a home whitewash.
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'ODI field has been set': India legend questions Rishabh Pant's tactics on day 1
Cricket | Nov 22, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTFormer India cricketers Anil Kumble and Aakash Chopra came forward and questioned Rishabh Pant's mindset as skipper and his tactics on day 1 of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati.
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'He will be hurting': Anil Kumble opens up on Jasprit Bumrah's mindset ahead of second SA Test
Cricket | Nov 21, 2025, 11:22 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Anil Kumble took centre stage and talked about how Jasprit Bumrah would be feeling after India registered a loss in the first Test of the ongoing series against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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Venkatesh Prasad promises to restore cricket at Chinnaswamy after stampede incident
Cricket | Nov 11, 2025, 11:25 PM ISTVenkatesh Prasad vowed to restore top-level cricket at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium if elected KSCA president, with support from Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath. He pledged to resolve safety issues, revive fan engagement, and build a women’s cricket academy.
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10 Players to lead India in only one match in international cricket
Sports | Aug 20, 2025, 11:56 AM ISTThere are very few players in the Indian cricket team who have led India for a long time. Dhoni, Azharuddin, and Kohli are a few of them. However, there are around 10 cricketers who led India in only game at the international level. Here's the list.
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Indian bowlers to pick most Test wickets in a calendar year
Sports | Jul 25, 2025, 04:17 PM ISTForm is a huge thing not only for batters but also for the bowlers. Over the years, several players enjoyed brilliant form in Test cricket for the whole year. Even some of the Indian bowlers have picked a plethora of wickets in the entire year in Tests. Here's the list:
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Cricketers who played despite being injured
Sports | Jul 25, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTWith Rishabh Pant coming out to bat with a broken toe against England in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, let us have a look at five such instances of cricketers continuing to play despite being injured in games.
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Most wickets for India in ODIs
Sports | Jul 24, 2025, 11:32 PM ISTCheck out the list of cricketers with most ODI wickets for India. Two spinners and three pacers feature in the list. There are no current genenration player.
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Jasprit Bumrah breaks Anil Kumble's all-time record in SENA nations
Cricket | Jul 13, 2025, 10:42 PM ISTJasprit Bumrah etched his name into the history books as he shattered a major record of Anil Kumble in SENA nations. Bumrah took a five wicket-haul in the first innings of the Lord's Test, followed by two in the second essay.
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Ex-India coach 'hugely surprised' by Virat Kohli's Test retirement, feels he had 'few years' left
Cricket | May 13, 2025, 01:16 PM ISTVirat Kohli shocked the cricketing world when he announced his decision to retire from Test cricket on May 12. Kohli's retirement comes more than a month before India's Test tour to England. Meanwhile, a former India coach is left surprised by this retirement.
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Anil Kumble lauds IPL veteran for impeccable bowling in ongoing season
Cricket | Apr 26, 2025, 03:03 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Anil Kumble lauded Harshal Patel after his incredible bowling against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL 2025. The 34-year-old picked up four wickets and was adjudged the Player of the Match.
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Anil Kumble reflects on Rajasthan Royals' auction strategy following subpar batting performances
Cricket | Apr 24, 2025, 08:28 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Anil Kumble recently came forward and talked about how inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals should not have let go of Jos Buttler ahead of the 2025 mega auction after the side's subpar performances.
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Anil Kumble analyses Rishabh Pant’s situation after batting at number 7 vs Delhi Capitals
Cricket | Apr 23, 2025, 04:23 PM ISTLucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant batted at number seven against Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Indian Premier League. His decision has been analysed by former cricketer Anil Kumble, who believes that the team management might have played a role in his decision.
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Hardik Pandya becomes first captain to name major record in IPL history
Cricket | Apr 04, 2025, 10:43 PM ISTMumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya became the first captain in the IPL history to claim a five-wicket haul. Anil Kumble had a couple of four-wicket hauls during his time as Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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Virat Kohli putting lot of pressure on himself, says former India head coach Anil Kumble
Cricket | Feb 21, 2025, 12:07 PM ISTVirat Kohli was dismissed for 22 runs off 38 balls and he struggled to accumulate runs against spinners. Kohli's form has been a matter of concern for India having scored only 137 runs in six innings in ODIs since the 2023 World Cup.