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Anil Kumble Stats 2026 - Wickets, Average, Records (India Cricketer)

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Last updated: September 2010
Matches
403
Wickets
956
Avg
17.77
Best Format
Test

Anil Kumble Quick Facts

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Age
55 years
Wife
Chetana Kumble
Height
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
IPL Team
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Country
India
Role
Bowler
Born
October 17, 1970
Birth Place
Bangalore, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
Full Name
Anil Radhakrishna Kumble
Career Span
1990-2008
Net Worth
Estimated INR 120 crores
Nickname
Not publicly listed
Bowling Style
Right-arm leg-spin
Teams Played
India, Karnataka, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Surrey

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Anil Kumble Stats by Format

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FormatMatchesRunsHighest ScoreAvgSR100s50sWickets
Test1322506-17.77-1-619
ODI271938-10.54-0-337

Anil Kumble Career Summary

Anil Kumble has 956 international wickets, giving this profile a clear bowling record base.

Anil Kumble's Test bowling average is 17.77.

Kumble stands out most for pressure overs and wicket-taking impact.

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Anil Kumble bowling average
17.77 (Test average)
Anil Kumble Test bowling average 17.77.
Anil Kumble total wickets
956
Anil Kumble total matches
403
Anil Kumble total runs
3,444
Anil Kumble is known for wicket-taking impact in Test cricket.
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Anil Kumble's Test bowling average is 17.77.

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Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)

Scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 2
Average: 1.2

Based on the latest listed sample ending 2010-09-24.

Career Context

Anil Kumble is a bowler from India known for wicket-taking impact in Test cricket.

Why is Anil Kumble considered one of the best bowlers?

Wickets, bowling average, and pressure impact explain why this player stands out.

- Test bowling average 17.77 and 956 career wickets show strong wicket-taking value.
- Taking wickets in pressure overs is one of this bowler's biggest strengths.
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Test batting peak
2,506 runs

Anil Kumble's strongest run-scoring output appears here.

Test wicket peak
619 wickets

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Debut window
1990

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Why Anil Kumble matters

  • Test cricket mein 600-plus wickets hasil ki
  • Pakistan ke khilaf 10-wicket Test innings ki wajah se iconic bane
  • India spin legacy ke all-time key pillar rahe

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