Kumble turns 52

Former India captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble turned 52-years-old on October 17 (Monday). 

Legendary career

In his career spanning 18 years, the right-arm leg-spinner scripted several memorable wins for Team India. 

Record

On Anil Kumble's birthday, let's take a look at some of his remarkable records in the gentleman's game. 

Most international wickets 

Kumble holds the record for bagging the most international wickets by an Indian bowler. He finished his career with 956 wickets. 

Most Test wickets

Kumble also holds the record for bagging the most Test wickets by an Indian bowler. He finished his career with 619 Test wickets. 

Most ODI wickets 

Kumble also holds the record for bagging the most ODI wickets by an Indian bowler. He finished his career with 337 ODI wickets. 

Kumble registered 35 5-wicket hauls in his Test career, which is the most by an Indian bowler. 

Most 5-wicket hauls 

During his career, Kumble bowled 55,226 deliveries, which is the most by an Indian bowler. 

Most balls bowled 

Kumble registered figures of 5/5 in an IPL match, which is the best by an Indian bowler in the cash-rich tournament. 

Best figures in IPL 

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