Anil Kumble stats: Check out Anil Kumble career & records
Published on: Jun 26, 2023 4:37 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 26, 2023 4:37 pm IST
Anil Kumble, undoubtedly one of India’s greatest cricketers, left an indelible mark on the world of Test cricket. Renowned as a formidable bowler, he not only claimed numerous victories for his team but also exhibited an unwavering determination throughout his career. Like the towering wristspinners Bill O’Reilly and his idol Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, Kumble eschewed the traditional legspinner’s artistry for a more aggressive approach. His deliveries sliced through the air with force, generating sharp bounce and posing significant challenges for batsmen, especially on the spin-friendly pitches of India.
Anil Kumble stats
Bowling stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 132 | 236 | 40850 | 18355 | 619 | 10/74 | 14/149 | 29.65 | 2.69 | 65.9 | 31 | 35 | 8 |
| ODI | 271 | 265 | 14496 | 10412 | 337 | 6/12 | 6/12 | 30.89 | 4.30 | 43.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| FC | 244 | – | 66931 | 29347 | 1136 | 10/74 | – | 25.83 | 2.63 | 58.9 | – | 72 | 19 |
| List A | 380 | – | 20247 | 14178 | 514 | 6/12 | 6/12 | 27.58 | 4.20 | 39.3 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| T20 | 54 | 54 | 1245 | 1389 | 57 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 24.36 | 6.69 | 21.8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Batting stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 132 | 173 | 32 | 2506 | 110* | 17.77 | 6455 | 38.82 | 1 | 5 | 302 | 9 | 60 | 0 |
| ODI | 271 | 136 | 47 | 938 | 26 | 10.53 | 1536 | 61.06 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 6 | 85 | 0 |
| FC | 244 | 318 | 61 | 5572 | 154* | 21.68 | – | – | 7 | 17 | – | – | 120 | 0 |
| List A | 380 | 203 | 73 | 1456 | 30* | 11.20 | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | – | 122 | 0 |
| T20 | 54 | 21 | 17 | 46 | 8 | 11.50 | 59 | 77.96 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Kumble’s remarkable fortitude was vividly demonstrated in Antigua in 2002 when he valiantly bowled despite nursing a fractured jaw. This display of resilience was characteristic of his unwavering commitment to the game. In the mid-2000s, after years of consistent yet unspectacular performances, he refined his craft and orchestrated memorable victories for India in Headingley, Adelaide, Multan, and Kingston. By incorporating an improved googly, enhanced sidespin, and greater variation in flight and trajectory, Kumble showcased his unyielding dedication to learning and evolving as a cricketer.
Throughout his illustrious yet often understated career, Kumble shattered numerous records, firmly etching his name in Indian cricket history. In 1999, in a moment of sheer brilliance, he achieved the extraordinary feat of claiming all ten wickets in a single innings against Pakistan in Delhi. Two years later, on his home turf in Bangalore, he became the first Indian spinner to reach the milestone of 300 Test wickets. In another historic moment, he replicated this accomplishment in one-day internationals a year later. His achievements continued to soar, surpassing Glenn McGrath’s tally of 563 wickets in August 2007 and culminating in his long-awaited and emotionally charged Test century at The Oval, a cherished milestone that had eluded him for 17 years and 118 matches. In January 2008, he further solidified his legacy by breaking the 600-wicket barrier.
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Just shy of his 37th birthday, Kumble was appointed as India’s Test captain for the 2007-08 home series against Pakistan. He seized the opportunity and led his team to victory, marking India’s first triumph against Pakistan on home soil in 27 years. During the contentious tour of Australia that followed, Kumble played a pivotal role in uniting the team amidst controversies, emerging as India’s leading wicket-taker with an impressive tally of 20 wickets in the four Tests.
However, as time wore on, Kumble’s form began to wane, leading to calls for his retirement following a wicketless performance in the Bangalore Test against Australia in October 2008. A shoulder injury further fueled the debate, and an emotionally charged Kumble initially defended his ability to continue playing. Nevertheless, during the Delhi Test, he made the poignant decision to retire from international cricket, bidding farewell to the sport at his beloved venue. With 619 Test wickets to his name, Kumble retired as the third-highest wicket-taker in the format, trailing only his esteemed contemporaries, Muthiah Muralidaran and Shane Warne.
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In 2010, Kumble transitioned to an administrative role as he was elected president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association. Serving a commendable three-year term, he continued to contribute to the sport he loved. In 2016, he took on the mantle of head coach for the Indian cricket team, leading them to attain the top ranking in Test cricket. Despite this achievement, Kumble’s tenure was cut short when it emerged that some players were uncomfortable.
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