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Anil Kumble is revered not only for his formidable prowess as a spinner but also for his commendable work beyond the cricket field in wildlife conservation. Former India captain Anil Kumble is regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers of all time. During his long and legendary career, Kumble was an integral part of the Indian side that grew in stature and eventually became a dominant force in world cricket. With his fast leg-spinners and subtle variations, Kumble was an outright match-winner for Team India and scripted numerous numerous memorable victories for the country.
Anil Kumble remains India's top wicket-taker in international cricket with a total of 956 wickets, marking him as one of the team’s most decisive players. He also ranks fourth globally in international wicket tallies, trailing only Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne and James Anderson. Anil Kumble career After making his international debut in 1990, Kumble went on to play at the top level for 18 years. In 132 Test matches, Kumble bagged 619 wickets at a strike rate of 65.9. He bagged 35 five-wicket hauls in Tests while finishing with 10 wickets in a match 8 times. Kumble was a more than handy contributor with the bat. The right-handed batter scored 2,506 runs with the help of five fifties and one century.
In ODIs, Kumble bagged 337 wickets in 271 matches at an economy rate of 4.30. He bagged four-wicket hauls eight times in ODIs while bagging five wickets in an ODI match twice.
Apart from his magical performances on the field, Kumble was always an avid photographer. He was often spotted with his camera inside the dressing room and around the players, capturing the epic moments that became memorable.
Anil Kumble charity
Anil Kumble is revered not only for his formidable prowess as a spinner but also for his commendable work beyond the cricket field in wildlife conservation. Kumble channeled his passion for wildlife into founding the 'Jumbo Fund' through the Kumble Foundation. His initiative goes beyond mere excursions into nature for photography; it aims to support and fund the tireless efforts of forest staff, NGOs, and individuals dedicated to conserving wildlife. Despite the challenges he faces in managing an NGO, including the struggle to secure funding, Kumble's dedication shines through.
"I wanted to give back to society at some point, and, particularly, the thought of being a part of wildlife conservation has always existed. However it was necessary to do so in an organized manner. Hence along with my wife, Chetana Kumble, we set up the Kumble Foundation and the associated Jumbo Fund in 2009-10. The purpose of setting up the foundation was to primarily focus on wildlife conservation; as well as support other pertinent causes such as prevention and treatment of cancer," Kumble had told YOURSTORY.
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