Anil Kumble

IPL 2026: 'Back of the mind, it is there. I try to play the ball…' - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on hitting Bumrah & Hazlewood for sixes

April 11, 2026 1:53 pm

Rajasthan Royals' opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed pacer Josh Hazlewood for three boundaries and one six during his 26-ball knock of 78 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday.

Why does Anil Kumble think Sanju Samson's signing will contribute to CSK's fan following

March 17, 2026 8:05 pm

Kumble also felt that Sanju's experience as a leader will come in handy as he assists captain Ruturaj Gaikwad during the season, adding that Samson can even step into the skipper's role if Gaikwad is unavailable due to injury.

Anil Kumble says Varun Chakarvarthy's form might start putting 'extra pressure' on Jasprit Bumrah

March 07, 2026 4:44 pm

"Not easy from an Indian captain's perspective," Kumble said

Anil Kumble's advice for Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of T20 World Cup semifinal vs England: 'Mix in some that goes away...'

March 04, 2026 5:13 pm

Varun Chakaravarthy is the third highest wicket-taker in the 2026 T20 World Cup thus far with 12 scalps but half of have come against the Netherlands and Namibia.

Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Shantha Rangaswamy to have stands named after them at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

February 14, 2026 12:40 pm

Kumble is India's highest wicket-taker in both Tests and ODIs while Dravid remains second highest Test run-getter after Sachin Tendulkar. Rangaswamy was the Indian women's team's first captain, leading the Test team from 1976 to 1984.

Why Anil Kumble thinks Varun Chakaravarthy will not be affected by dew but Kuldeep Yadav might find it a little difficult during T20 World Cup

January 27, 2026 5:29 pm

Kumble believes the defending champions have a very good chance of winning back-to-back titles, something that no team has done in the tournament's history.

‘Abject surrender. So many changes in team, very disappointing’ Anil Kumble slams India performance against South Africa

November 26, 2025 1:49 pm

Kumble said: "You can’t have so many allrounders, so many changes, so many changes in batting order, so many changes in team itself. Every other game, guys come in, guys get dropped."

'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.

KSCA renames two stands at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after Dravid, Kumble and Rangaswamy

February 14, 2026 4:16 pm

Kumble is India's highest wicket-taker in both Tests and ODIs while Dravid remains second highest Test run-getter after Sachin Tendulkar. Rangaswamy was the Indian women's team's first captain, leading the Test team from 1976 to 1984

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