7 great bowlers who never topped the ICC Test rankings chart

#1 Anil Kumble (India)

Anil Kumble is the third-highest wicket taker in Test history

BEST RATING: 859 (January 30, 1994)

BEST RANKING: 2 (October 22, 1995)

Anil Kumble played 132 Tests in his career, taking 619 wickets at an average of 29.65. Kumble was the greatest match-winner India had and with his grit and determination, he fought many a lonely battle for India with the ball in hand.

With 619 wickets, a Test hundred at The Oval and a victory as a Captain in Perth, the only jewel missing in Kumble's crown was the No.1 ranking.

Kumble achieved his career high-rating of 859 in January 1994, but it only got him the 4th spot behind Waqar, Ambrose and Warne. Kumble rose to No.2 in the rankings in October 1995, but was unable to get past Ambrose.

Hr was ranked No.5 after his 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in Delhi but was never able to climb the summit.

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