Anil Kumble has been India's unsung hero many a time as the batters have got most of the accolades.?
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MOST TEST AND ODI WICKETS FOR INDIA
Anil Kumble has taken 619 Test scalps along with 337 ODI victims.??
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THIRD MOST INTERNATIONAL WICKETS
With 956 international wickets, Anil Kumble occupies 3rd spot on the overall list.??
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ONE OF TWO BOWLERS TO TAKE 10 WICKETS IN A TEST INNINGS
Anil Kumble took 10/74 vs Pakistan in 1999, only the 2nd person to achieve this feat while the first was Jim Laker of England who took 10/53 vs Australia in 1956.??
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DEDICATED PLAYER
On the field, there was no player more dedicated than Anil Kumble when the cause of the team stood out.??
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LONG STELLAR CAREER
Anil Kumble played over 400 international games between 1990 to 2008.??
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HANDY WITH BAT TOO
Anil Kumble was useful with the willow in hand as well and also has a Test century to his name.??
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LEGACY OF SPIN
Ever since India's famous quartet retired, Anil Kumble successfully carried the mantle into the 21st century.? ?
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