Celebrating former Indian cricket captain and leg-spinner Anil Kumble’s stupendous achievements for India, the International Cricket Councilhas inducted him into the ICC Hall of Fame. After celebrating the perfect gamers of different nations, the ICC introduced again Kumble’s wonderful cricket information. Calling him “one of the greatest bowlers of all time,” the ICC has posted his statistics in an Instagram put up and recalled that he’s nonetheless “the third-leading wicket taker in Test Cricket.”
In a video posted by ICC on its web site, former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara recalled some moments enjoying in opposition to the legendary Indian leg-spinner. While praising Kumble for his cricket motion, Sangakkara referred him as ‘An intense competitor’.
“Kumble has given me a few sleepless nights,” he mentioned.
Former Sri Lankan skipper mentioned that Kumble was not an orthodox leg-spinner.“This big, tall gangly bowler running in and bowling with a very high arm action. It was not at all easy to get him away for runs,” he added.
Playing 132 Tests for India, Kumble scalped 619 wickets including35 five-wicket hauls. He additionally featured in 271 ODIsfor India claiming 337 wickets on his identify at a formidable common of 30.89. He is the third within the all-time high wicket-takers in Test matches.
The legendary leg spinner nonetheless stays third on the record of all-time high wicket-takers in Test matches. He is behind Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan and Australia’s Shane Warne.
To have a good time some of the best cricketers who graced the game and performed legendary cricket throughout their profession, the ICC launched the Hall of Fame month on Instagram. The council started the celebrations by recalling former New Zealand skipper Martin Crowe’s achievements within the sport. Former Australian Cricketer Keith Miller, former West Indian cricketer Vivian Richards and former England Cricketer Claire Taylor are among the many legends who’ve been celebrated by ICC as they’ve been inducted to the council’s Hall of Fame.
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