Stuart Binny: 10 facts you need to know about the Indian all-rounder

6. Stuart Binny breaks Anil Kumble's record

On June 17, 2014, Binny picked up 6 wickets while giving away just 4 runs in a match against Bangladesh, surpassing Anil Kumble's record of the best bowling figures for India. His final figures in the match were 4.4 overs bowled, 2 maidens, 6 wickets and 4 runs.

Binny now has the best figures for an Indian bowler in ODIs. He has broken the 21-year old record held by his state-mate, Kumble. #BanvInd

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) June 17, 2014

Thanks, Stuart Binny for ruining one of my favourite memories of Cricket Trump game - Anil Kumble's 6-12. And congratulations! #BanvsInd

— Shirin Sadikot (@ShirinSadikot) June 17, 2014

7. Stuart Binny’s Test debut

Binny was awarded the Indian Test cap at the age of 30 when India played England at Nottingham in 2014. In the second innings of the match, when India were down by 6 wickets with just 184 runs on the board, he came in at No. 8 and played a match-saving knock of 78 runs. It was definitely a dream debut for him even though he went wicketless with the ball.

8. Stuart Binny and Mayanti Langer

Stuart Binny married popular sports TV host Mayanti Langer in 2012, which prompted some to call them cricket's Iker Casillas (Spanish footballer) and Sara Carbonero (TV sports journalist). Mayanti has herself been travelling with the Indian cricket team in recent times; she attends the matches as a presenter for Star Sports.

9. Roger moves out when Stuart's selection discussion starts

People always criticize national selectors who select their sons to the national team, but in Stuart's case, his father Roger left the room when his name was mentioned during the World Cup squad selection. A board member confirmed that by saying, "He stayed 'out of the room' like always, as we deliberated on his son's inclusion," as reported by TOI.

10. Fun Fact! Which sports app does Stuart Binny use?