5 bowlers with the highest number of maiden overs across all formats

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South African fast medium bowler Shaun Pollock

#4 Anil Kumble: 1685 maidens

Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble is the lone Indian on this list

The current Indian cricket team coach, Anil Kumble was one of the greatest leg-break-bowlers the country has ever produced.

The former Indian Test captain is the highest wicket-taker for India in the longer format of the game with 619 wickets. He has claimed 337 ODI wickets and has never featured in a T20 International match.

Jumbo, as he is popularly known by his team-mates, holds the 3rd position for highest number of maiden overs bowled in a Test career with 1576 maiden overs in 132 Test matches. In 271 ODIs, he has managed 109 maidens.

Thus, combined Kumble has bowled 1685 maiden overs in 403 International appearances. He takes the 4th position on this list.

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