Team India in Tests: All time greatest Test XI

Tail Enders

Anil Kumble

Jumbo

Jumbo never had the ability to spin the ball as much as other leg spin legends like Warne. But he had the determination and the patience to make things happen with other variations. He used his height to good effect, used other elements like bounce, trajectory and release points to pick wickets. He was such an intelligent reader of the game that he had all 619 Test scalps planned to perfection. He has given us many memories to cherish, including his 10 wickets in an inning against Pakistan. We all the picture of Kumble playing with a broken jaw etched in our memories, that was the amount of dedication this man showed towards the game and his country.

Career Statistics:

Matches: 132 Innings: 236

Wickets: 619 @ avg. 29.65; Eco.: 2.7

5WM: 35 10WI: 8

BBI: 10-74 BBM: 14-149