Former captain of the Indian cricket team and great spinner Anil Kumble is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. Even today, 15 years after his retirement from cricket, his dominance in international cricket remains intact. Anil Kumble is the fourth bowler to take the most wickets in the history of international cricket. Along with this, he is the highest wicket-taker for India, with a total of 956 wickets in his name. But, recently James Anderson of England has overtaken him and secured the third position.
Let us tell you that Anil Kumble was born on 17 October 1970 in Mysore, Karnataka. At the age of just 13, he joined a cricket club and learned cricket from there. He never let his passion for cricket affect his studies. In the year 1989, he got a chance to make his first class debut for Karnataka and during this time he simultaneously obtained his mechanical engineering degree. Read More – Honey Singh remembered his sister after 1 year, the singer reached Melbourne to surprise her…
In the year 1990, Anil Kumble entered Team India from ODI cricket. He did not get much success in his debut match against Sri Lanka, but he could take only one wicket in 10 overs. After this, in the same year he got a chance to debut in the Manchester Test, where he was able to take 3 wickets only in the first innings. He did not get many chances in Tests initially, but after 2 years in 1992, when he got a chance again, he never looked back.
The most memorable moment of Anil Kumble’s career came in the year 1999, when he created history by taking 10 wickets in the second innings of the Delhi Test against Pakistan. After Jim Laker, he became only the second bowler in cricket history to perform such a feat in a Test match. The example of never giving up was set by Anil Kumble, who is known not only for his performance but also for his vitality. Anil Kumble bowled against West Indies with a bandage on his head despite a broken jaw in 2002. Read More – New poster of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 revealed, door tied with tantra and mantra will open on Diwali…
What is Anil Kumble’s net worth?
If we talk about Anil Kumble’s net worth, it has crossed Rs 80 crore. His sources of income are from BCCI, salary, endorsements, IPL contracts and personal business. He owns a luxurious house in Bengaluru and also has several real estate properties across the country. Due to his interest towards wildlife photography, he founded “Jumbo Fund”, which helps organizations and individuals working for wildlife conservation. He has also donated to independent NGOs like “The Foundation”.