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“Didn’t Allow Challenges To Check His Progress”: Anil Kumble On Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News
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“Didn’t Allow Challenges To Check His Progress”: Anil Kumble On Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin's entry into the 500-wicket club has delighted the legendary Anil Kumble who said the off-spinner's immense success over the last decade stems from his desire to learn and ability to rise above constant challenges. At 516 wickets currently, Ashwin is the second highest wicket-taker in Tests for India behind Kumble (619), and the former India leg-spinner wasn't one bit surprised."Ashwin has had as many challenges thrown at him. He hasn't allowed a single one of them to check his progress. He's been an exceptional match-winner for the country for more than a decade, and the consistency that he has shown is a great hallmark."That calls for utter and complete dedication to the cause," said Kumble during a function organised by Tamil Nadu Cricket Association to feli...
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“Keep Harassing…”: Ravi Shastri Tells R Ashwin But Anil Kumble ‘Perplexed’ | Cricket News
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“Keep Harassing…”: Ravi Shastri Tells R Ashwin But Anil Kumble ‘Perplexed’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rahul Dravid hopes that he doesn't call it quits anytime soon. Ravi Shastri would like to see him harass batters for at least two more years while Anil Kumble finds it perplexing that he isn't a regular in India's overseas fixtures. If ever Ravichandran Ashwin needed validation for being a rare talent, three national coaches -- one current and two former -- provided it heartily on the same evening, at the same platform and almost at the same time."I hope he is not finished. He has moved the craft of spin bowling through his hard work, dedication and innovation. That's a great legacy to have. Fantastic! Well done and inspired a whole generation of young spinners," Dravid said during a felicitation function organised by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) to celebrate Ashwin c...
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MS Dhoni “First One To Lift Me Up”: Anil Kumble Shares Intriguing Unheard Tale | Cricket News
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MS Dhoni “First One To Lift Me Up”: Anil Kumble Shares Intriguing Unheard Tale | Cricket News

[ad_1] Anil Kumble said he won't be surprised if MS Dhoni opts to play beyond IPL 2024.© BCCIDespite talks around his Indian Premier League (IPL) future, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) MS Dhoni is all set to lead the franchise in the upcoming season, starting March 22. The 42-year-old joined CSK's preparatory IPL camp earlier this month ahead of CSK first game of the season against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on the opening day. Legendary spinner Anil Kumble, who shared the dressing room with Dhoni during the latter stage of his international career, has shared an interesting story regarding the former India captain.Despite not playing him in the IPL, Kumble revealed that Dhoni was the first player to lift him. Kumble also recalled his time as the head coach of India when Dhoni was the ca...
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“It’s Crucial You’re Constantly Asking Him To…”: Anil Kumble’s Intriguing Take On Virat Kohli | Cricket News
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“It’s Crucial You’re Constantly Asking Him To…”: Anil Kumble’s Intriguing Take On Virat Kohli | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Indian captain Anil Kumble is impressed by Virat Kohli's manic consistency and believes that his on-field aggression always adds to required intensity in any T20 team that he plays for. Kumble marked it as the biggest legacy of Kohli, who is the only player in history of IPL to play 16 seasons for only franchise -- Royal Challengers Bangalore. "I would say consistency. I saw him in RCB when I was a part of RCB, that's where he started his T20 career, after being a U-19 World Cup winner. From there, the transformation in his fitness, the way he wanted to play his cricket, and the performances he put in white-ball cricket," Kumble told Star Sports."In Test cricket, we know his greatness. In T20s for India, his consistency over a period of time has been immense. The kind of ag...
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“Why Others Get More Games To Fail, I Get One?”: R Ashwin’s Explosive Remark Ahead Of 100th Test | Cricket News
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“Why Others Get More Games To Fail, I Get One?”: R Ashwin’s Explosive Remark Ahead Of 100th Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin© AFPIndian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will play his 100th Test match as India take on England in the final game of the five-match series in Dharamsala on Thursday. Ashwin, who is only the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets, has been in and out of the team in recent years. India have lacked batting depth in Test cricket and during matches against SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries, Ravindra Jadeja was favoured over the veteran spinner. In a conversation with Kumble on Jio Cinema, Ashwin opened up about his struggles earlier in his career and how he made peace with the doubts surrounding his selection.“I don't want to sound controversial. I can compare this to a ...
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“Not Going To Be Easy Beating India At Home”: Spin Legend Slams Bazball | Cricket News
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“Not Going To Be Easy Beating India At Home”: Spin Legend Slams Bazball | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian team players react after win over England in Ranchi Test.© ANIIndia's home supremacy weathered the 'Bazball' storm as Rohit Sharma's men secured a hard-fought five-wicket win over England in the fourth and penultimate Test for a 17th consecutive series triumph in their own backyard on Monday, handing a harsh reality check to the visitors' unidimensional approach. Following the victory, former India captain and spin legend Anil Kumble slammed Bazball and stated that it is never going to be easy to beat India at home. The term 'Bazball' is derived from 'Baz', the nickname of Brendon McCullum, who is the head coach of England's Test team since May 2022.Bazball is associated with England's drastic change in approach in playing the longest format of the game since the arrival of...
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On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Selection Debate, Anil Kumble’s “MS Dhoni” Verdict | Cricket News
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On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Selection Debate, Anil Kumble’s “MS Dhoni” Verdict | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dhruv Jurel starred with the bat as India beat Engand by five wickets in the 4th Test.© BCCIFormer India captain Anil Kumble has shared his views on young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel, following his brilliant show in the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Jurel starred with the bat as India beat Engand by five wickets at the JSCA International Stadium on Monday. Jurel smashed a gritty 90 in the first innings, before scoring an unbeaten 39 to see help India chase down 192. In first-choice keeper Rishabh Pant's absence, Jurel has managed to make a strong case for himself as far as the Test team is concerned.Impressed with Jurel's show in his Test career so far, Kumble backed the youngster to have a career as successful as legendary India wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni."Oh yes, ...
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“Got Right Pace For This Surface”: India Great Lauds England Spinner Shoaib Bashir | Cricket News
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“Got Right Pace For This Surface”: India Great Lauds England Spinner Shoaib Bashir | Cricket News

[ad_1] Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble lauded England spinner Shoaib Bashir for his spell during the fourth Test against India, saying that the young spinner has got the right pace for the Ranchi surface and credited the team management for selecting him. Bashir snapped four wickets in his spell of 32 overs while conceding 83 runs, taking wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar and Ravindra Jadeja. Later speaking on JioCinema, Kumble said, "Credit to England management for taking a punt on Bashir. What I understand is that Alastair Cook was batting against Bashir and...
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1st Time In Indian History: Ravichandran Ashwin Surpasses Anil Kumble For Major Feat | Cricket News
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1st Time In Indian History: Ravichandran Ashwin Surpasses Anil Kumble For Major Feat | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star India off-spinner Ravichandra Ashwin on Sunday scripted a huge record during the 4th Test against England in Ranchi. On Day 3 of the contest, Ashwin struck thrice in the second session as India reduced England to 120/5 at Tea. During his three-wicket burst, Ashwin became India's leading wicket-taker in home Tests. Ashwin surpassed former India captain Anil Kumble in the elite list, scalping his 350th, 351st and 352nd wickets. Kumble, who represented India from 1993 to 2008, picked 350 wickets in Tests on home soil. Ashwin is now the only player to pick more than 350 Test wick...
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India vs England: After 200, Yashasvi Jaiswal Showcases Leg-Spin Too. Here’s Why Anil Kumble Will Be Proud | Cricket News
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India vs England: After 200, Yashasvi Jaiswal Showcases Leg-Spin Too. Here’s Why Anil Kumble Will Be Proud | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma sprung a surprise as he handed the ball to youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal on the final over of Day 1 of the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi on Friday. Jaiswal has been a revelation with the bat in the five-match series till now with consecutive double tons against the visitors. However, this was the first time that he bowled in the series and a lot of experts as well as fans were taken aback by his leg-spin bowling. The reason behind Rohit's decision is not clearly known but it would have made legendary India spinner Anil K...
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