India's 2007 World Cup Squad: Where Are They Now?

What are these iconic players up to these days?
What are these iconic players up to these days?

#13 Anil Kumble

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Anil Kumble during an ICC board meeting
Anil Kumble during an ICC board meeting

Anil Kumble is the most successful Indian bowler. He has an illustrious career. 337 wickets in 271 matches at an average of 30.89 and economy rate of 4.30; 619 wickets in 132 Test matches at an average of 29.65 and economy rate of 2.69, Kumble's figures are just astounding.

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The veteran leg break bowler is India's highest wicket-taker of all time in both ODIs and Tests. The 48-year-old is also third on the list of all-time highest wicket-takers in Test cricket, behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne.

The Bengaluru-born player also represented Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2008 to 2010. He picked up 45 wickets in the 42 IPL matches at an economy rate of 6.58.

Anil Kumble announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in November 2008. The veteran spinner was appointed as India's head coach on 24 June 2016 but stepped down on 20 June 2017 after an alleged fallout with captain Kohli.

He is currently an active member of the National Cricket Academy and mentors budding cricketers apart from being the Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee.

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