All time Royal Challengers Bangalore XI

9. Anil Kumble (Captain):

Kumble is the most successful captain the history of RCB

The former India Test captain and one of the greatest ambassadors of Karnataka cricket, Anil Kumble was a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore family during the period between 2008 and 2010. The 45-year-old former Indian leg-spinner is not only the second highest wicket-taker in the history of RCB but his record as the captain of the Bengaluru-based IPL franchise is also quite impeccable.

Anil Kumble had picked up 53 wickets for RCB in the 51 IPL matches that he had played for them. Moreover, not only did he maintain an enviable economy rate of 6.65, Kumble's bowling figure of 3.1-1-5-5 against the Rajasthan Royals back in 2009, still stands as the best bowling figure that has been achieved by an Indian in the history of the Indian Premier League.

The 45-year-old has also led the Royal Challengers to an IPL final against the Deccan Chargers in 2009. Having said that, Kumble is the most successful captain in the history of the Royal Challengers Bangalore at least until now, with a win percentage of 54.28 compared to that of 53.70 of Virat Kohli and 28.57 of Rahul Dravid.