Anil Kumble

'Temba Bavuma doesn't get the recognition, credit he deserves as other international captains receive': Anil Kumble

November 16, 2025 9:40 pm

With back-to-back crucial Test innings in WTC finals and at Kolkata, Bavuma has done exceptionally well when South Africa needed the runs the most

IND vs SA: Anil Kumble ‘confused’ by Gautam Gambhir’s comments that Eden Gardens pitch was exactly what India wanted

November 16, 2025 3:48 pm

IND vs SA Kolkata Test: The current India head coach's comments to the media confused the former head coach Anil Kumble, who called for more sporting conditions, given the legacy of what the venue has been in Test cricket over many years.

'Who's going to bat at No.3?': Anil Kumble slams India playing XI in Kolkata as team fields six left-handers for first time in history

November 14, 2025 11:25 am

IND vs SA 1st Test: India's record Test wicket-taker Anil Kumble was also left displeased with the nature of the playing XI, fielding a horde of all-rounders against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

How Anil Kumble's advice helped Cheteshwar Pujara succeed against Australia's Nathan Lyon

August 31, 2025 1:29 pm

He also lauded South African coach Gary Kirsten, under whom India won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. Pujara then spoke about his conversations with Zimbabwe cricketer and another former India coach, Duncan Fletcher.

'Wife thought I was joking': When Anil Kumble bowled with a broken jaw and dismissed Brian Lara

July 26, 2025 9:36 am

Despite spitting out blood, Kumble batted on for 20 more minutes. Then, he returned to bowl as well with bandage across his face. When asked later why he had come to bowl despite being in pain, he quipped: "I didn't want to sit around".

'Very disciplined and mature knock': Anil Kumble lauds KL Rahul for gritty half century on Day 2 of Lord's Test

July 12, 2025 5:02 pm

India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (13), Karun Nair (40) and skipper Shubman Gill (16) on day 2 to be 145/3 and trailing the hosts by 242 runs in the first innings.

'India should persist with Nitish Reddy, avoid temptation to chop and change', says Anil Kumble

July 11, 2025 4:52 pm

Nitish Reddy rattled England with two quick wickets on the opening day of the 3rd Test at Lord's.

India captaincy different from leading a franchise but Shubman Gill will figure it out: Anil Kumble

May 26, 2025 11:37 pm

The 25-year-old Gill will be at the helm as India begin their transition phase following the retirements of "three pillars" in Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin with the five-match tour of England starting next month.

'Karun Nair can be Virat Kohli's replacement at No. 4 in England Tests': Anil Kumble

May 14, 2025 3:03 pm

Kumble feels the 33-year-old Karun Nair can be the immediate solution for the Test side, also bringing his experience to replace Virat Kohli at No. 4.

'At 16 points, things can get tricky': Anil Kumble on Mumbai Indians playoff chances

May 07, 2025 11:34 am

While Mumbai have played 12 games, all the other playoff contenders have one more game on hand, which makes things tricky for Mumbai Indians.

Anil Kumble turns 47, take a look at the legendary legspinner's best performances

October 17, 2017 12:03 pm

India's first bowler to taker 10 wickets in an innings turns 47.

These Chak De! India memes hilariously explain Anil Kumble's exit as Indian cricket team coach

June 23, 2017 6:04 pm

Are you wondering what really led Anil Kumble to resign? Well, here is our guess, Chak De! India style, of course all in good humour!

Indian cricket team attends Indian High Commission dinner in London

June 13, 2017 12:14 pm

Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya were seen among those who attended the high-profile dinner hosted by the Indian High Commission, along with coach Anil Kumble. The players were all suited up for the occasion.

Virat Kohli hosts charity ball in London; Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Anil Kumble, Vijay Mallya attend; see inside pics

June 06, 2017 9:49 am

Virat Kohli hosted a charity ball in London and it was attended by the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, MS Dhoni, Anil Kumble and many more.

Anil Kumble spots 'rare leggie' in talent hunt

January 20, 2015 4:37 pm

'Anil Kumble's spin stars,' a talent hunt by Kumble's company, Tenvic, found an unusual talent.

B-Town ladies Karisma, Juhi are out and about

October 11, 2014 2:12 pm

Bollywood actresses Karisma Kapoor and Juhi Chawla had a busy Friday (October 10).

Opinion | Why Is Ram Guha So Angry ? On Eve Of India-Pak Match, Why Is Cricket Facing Another Crisis?

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm