newscricket7 months ago

Reports | Punjab Kings expected to sack Anil Kumble; Eoin Morgan, Trevor Bayliss approached

As per Cricbuzz, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will not be renewing Anil Kumble's contract as the head coach of the franchise for the upcoming IPL edition. The report has further added that Trevor Bayliss and surprisingly, Eoin Morgan have been approached for the top role at the Punjab-based franchise.
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newscricket7 months ago

Found Anil Kumble crying in the dressing room on his debut, reveals Bishan Singh Bedi

Bishan Singh Bedi has recalled the time he saw Anil Kumble crying on his Test debut after the spinner received a scolding from the legendary Kapil Dev for dropping a simple catch. However, Bedi insisted the incident helped Kumble in the long run since he realized his mistake and regretted it.
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newscricket9 months ago

Yuzvendra Chahal is only Indian consistent wrist-spinner after Anil Kumble, opines Sanjay Bangar

Sanjay Bangar has heaped praise on Yuzvendra Chahal, saying the 31-year-old is the only consistent wrist-spinner in the country after Anil Kumble. The former India coach has further mentioned Chahal can be India's trump card in the next T20 World Cup, taking place in Australia later this year.
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newscricket1 year ago

Virat Kohli said younger members of team felt intimidated by Anil Kumble, reveals Vinod Rai in his book

Vinod Rai, who was the head of the CoA that ran Indian cricket for nearly three years since 2017 has revealed that Virat Kohli had reservations about Anil Kumble's 'disciplinarian' way of handling things. Rai wrote Kohli’s thoughts in his book ‘Not Just a Nightwatchman — My Innings in the BCCI’.
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newscricket1 year ago

‘Never wanted any player to restrain himself,’ reveals Anil Kumble on KL Rahul's approach in IPL 2021

KL Rahul looked shackled for the most part of the IPL 2021 campaign, holding the fort from one end to cover for Punjab Kings' inconsistency in the middle-order. The franchise's head coach Anil Kumble, however, has clarified that he did not want anyone to restrain himself or bat at a low strike rate.
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newscricket1 year ago

Lessons from Anil Kumble helped me to become a better cricketer, says Ravi Bishnoi

After earning his maiden call-up to Team India on Wednesday, Ravi Bishnoi has stated that lessons from Anil Kumble have helped him in becoming a better cricketer. Bishnoi further added that, while playing for Punjab Kings in IPL, the former Indian spinner gave him the confidence to play freely.
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newscricket1 year ago

IND vs NZ | Stars have aligned for me to have an occasion like this in Mumbai, says Ajaz Patel on his 10-wicket haul

After claiming all 10 wickets against India in the first innings of the second Test in Mumbai, Ajaz Patel has stated that he was very fortunate to achieve the rare feat. The left-arm spinner became the third bowler in the format to clinch all 10 wickets in an innings after Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.
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newscricket1 year ago

IND vs NZ | Legends react as Ajaz Patel emulates Anil Kumble, Jim Laker in a record 10-wicket haul

Ajaz Patel achieved a special milestone, when he bagged all 10 wickets in the first innings of the ongoing second India-New Zealand Test in Mumbai. The left-arm spinner returned 10/119, and joined legendary yesteryear spinners, England’s Jim Laker and India’s Anil Kumble, in achieving the feat.
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newscricket1 year ago

IND vs NZ | Twitter reacts as Ajaz Patel becomes third bowler to bag all 10 wickets in a Test innings

Ajaz Patel achieved a special milestone, when he bagged all 10 wickets in the first innings of the ongoing second India-New Zealand Test in Mumbai. The left-arm spinner returned 10/119, and joined legendary yesteryear spinners, England’s Jim Laker and India’s Anil Kumble, in achieving the feat.
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newscricket1 year ago

IPL 2022 | Punjab Kings wanted to retain KL Rahul, but respect his decision to enter auction, says Anil Kumble

After the retention list was officially announced by the IPL franchisees, Punjab Kings coach Anil Kumble has stated that the team wanted to retain KL Rahul, but the right-hand batsman had decided to enter the auction. Kumble also hinted that Mayank Agarwal might lead the franchise in IPL 2022.
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