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PHOTOS: Anil Kumble turns 51 - This `Jumbo` bamboozled opponents with his googly

Updated On: 17 October, 2021 07:11 AM IST |

India former spinner and head coach Anil Kumble celebrates his 51st birthday today. We showcase some memorable photos from the legendary spinner`s career in the game along with some interesting facts about him.

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India former spinner and head coach Anil Kumble celebrates his 51st birthday today. We showcase some memorable photos from the legendary spinner`s career in the game along with some interesting facts about him.

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India former spinner and head coach Anil Kumble celebrates his 51st birthday today. We showcase some memorable photos from the legendary spinner`s career in the game along with some interesting facts about him.
<p>Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history</p>

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Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history

<p>Anil Kumble has played 132 Tests with 619 wickets to his name - the overall fourth highest in Test history and the highest by an Indian cricketer</p>

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Anil Kumble has played 132 Tests with 619 wickets to his name - the overall fourth highest in Test history and the highest by an Indian cricketer

<p>Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history. (All Pics/ mid-day archives)</p>

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Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history. (All Pics/ mid-day archives)

<p>Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history. (All Pics/ mid-day archives)</p>

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Anil Kumble is known to be one of the finest spinners in cricket history. (All Pics/ mid-day archives)

<p>Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname `Jumbo`</p>

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Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname `Jumbo`

<p>Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999</p>

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Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999

<p>Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname `Jumbo`</p>

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Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname `Jumbo`

<p>Anil Kumble has played 132 Test with 619 wickets to his name - the third highest in Test history</p>

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Anil Kumble has played 132 Test with 619 wickets to his name - the third highest in Test history

<p>Anil Kumble has played 132 Test with 619 wickets to his name - the third highest in Test history</p>

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Anil Kumble has played 132 Test with 619 wickets to his name - the third highest in Test history

<p>With 61 wickets, Anil Kumble has the record for most ODI wickets in a calendar year by an Indian cricketer. It is also the fifth-highest by any bowler</p>

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With 61 wickets, Anil Kumble has the record for most ODI wickets in a calendar year by an Indian cricketer. It is also the fifth-highest by any bowler

<p>In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler</p>

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In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler

<p>In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler</p>

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In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler

<p>In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler</p>

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In his entire Test career, Anil Kumble has bowled 40850 balls - the highest by an Indian and second highest by any bowler

<p>Anil Kumble`s best bowling in ODIs in 6/12</p>

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Anil Kumble`s best bowling in ODIs in 6/12

<p>Anil Kumble holds the record for dismissing most batsman by LBW (leg before wicket)</p>

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Anil Kumble holds the record for dismissing most batsman by LBW (leg before wicket)

<p>Anil Kumble holds the record for dismissing most batsman by LBW (leg before wicket)</p>

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Anil Kumble holds the record for dismissing most batsman by LBW (leg before wicket)

<p>Anil Kumble is famously known for his `flipper` delivery</p>

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Anil Kumble is famously known for his `flipper` delivery

<p>Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets</p>

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Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets

<p>Anil Kumble is famously known for his `flipper` delivery</p>

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Anil Kumble is famously known for his `flipper` delivery

<p>Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999</p>

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Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999

<p>Anil Kumble is famously known for his `flipper` delivery. In pic - With Sachin Tendulkar</p>

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Anil Kumble is famously known for his `flipper` delivery. In pic - With Sachin Tendulkar

<p>Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999</p>

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Anil Kumble created a record-equalling feat when he took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Test match against Pakistan in 1999

<p>Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets</p>

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Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets

<p>Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets</p>

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Anil Kumble played 271 ODIs and took 337 wickets

<p>Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws</p>

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Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws

<p>During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets</p>

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During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets

<p>Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. He has 56 wickets at that venue</p>

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Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. He has 56 wickets at that venue

<p>During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets</p>

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During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets

<p>Anil Kumble`s best bowling in ODIs in 6/12</p>

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Anil Kumble`s best bowling in ODIs in 6/12

<p>Anil Kumble`s best bowling in ODIs in 6/12</p>

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Anil Kumble`s best bowling in ODIs in 6/12

<p>Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname `Jumbo`</p>

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Anil Kumble relied more on bounce and accuracy rather than spin. Hence, he got the nickname `Jumbo`

<p>With 61 wickets, he has the record for most ODI wickets in a calendar year by an Indian. It is also the third-highest by any bowler</p>

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With 61 wickets, he has the record for most ODI wickets in a calendar year by an Indian. It is also the third-highest by any bowler

<p>With 61 wickets, he has the record for most ODI wickets in a calendar year by an Indian. It is also the third-highest by any bowler</p>

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With 61 wickets, he has the record for most ODI wickets in a calendar year by an Indian. It is also the third-highest by any bowler

<p>Anil Kumble ranks third in the list for most dismissals by LBW (leg before wicket). He has taken 210 wickets in this manner</p>

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Anil Kumble ranks third in the list for most dismissals by LBW (leg before wicket). He has taken 210 wickets in this manner

<p>Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at a single ground. He has 56 wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium</p>

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Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at a single ground. He has 56 wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

<p>During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets</p>

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During the 1996 World Cup, Anil Kumble was the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets

<p>Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at a single ground. He has 56 wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium</p>

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Anil Kumble holds the record for most wickets at a single ground. He has 56 wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

<p>In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame</p>

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In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

<p>Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award</p>

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Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award

<p>In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame</p>

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In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

<p>In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian cricketer to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame</p>

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In 2015, Anil Kumble became only the fourth Indian cricketer to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

<p>Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws</p>

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Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws

<p>Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws</p>

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Anil Kumble has captained India in 14 matches with 3 wins, 5 losses and 6 draws

<p>Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award</p>

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Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award

<p>Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award</p>

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Anil Kumble is a recipient of the Arjuna award and Padma Shri award

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