Twitter abuzz with birthday wishes for India’s greatest match winner, Anil Kumble

India’s greatest match-winner Anil Kumble turned 48 on Wednesday (October 17). India’s leading wicket-taker and third in the all-time list behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne, Kumble has given Indian Cricket more than any other. In 132 Tests, the leg-spinner amassed 619 wickets and from 271 ODIs he collected 337 scalps.

Unforgettable Kumble

In a career spanning over two decades, the former India captain has given us several unforgettable moments of ecstasy. From bandaged fractured jaw to deliver a stirring spell dismissing Brian Lara in Antigua (2002) to swallowing all ten wickets in an innings against arch-rivals Pakistan in Delhi (1999), there are so many moments Indian fans rejoice whenever the talk of Kumble pops up.

Wishes pour in

Cricket fraternity tweeted some beautiful birthday messages for Jumbo on their Twitter handles to extend their birthday greetings for Anil Kumble.

Maestro Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first to wish the former teammate, he tweeted, “To a dear friend and a champion. Happy Birthday @anilkumble1074”

To a dear friend and a champion. Happy Birthday, @anilkumble1074! pic.twitter.com/MqAhsNDZIy

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 17, 2018

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh paid an emotional tribute to Kumble, calling him his inspiration. Bhajji tweeted, “Happy birthday to my idol, and my teammate, and an inspiration! Hope you have a lifetime of success in every path you take! have a great day ahead 🙂 love always Anil bhai @anilkumble1074”

Happy birthday to my idol, and my teammate, and an inspiration! Hope you have a lifetime of success in every path you take! Have a great day ahead 🙂 love always Anil bhai @anilkumble1074 pic.twitter.com/6VxuwbXuGU

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 17, 2018

Happiest birthday to one of India’s greatest ever match winners, a man who defined grit and courage. Those toe-crushing yorkers to tail-enders are something even pace bowlers struggle to execute. Have a great & jumbo life ahead @anilkumble1074 bhai ! pic.twitter.com/RN5jXb6onl

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 17, 2018

Birthday greetings to @anilkumble1074 . May you have a blessed life and enjoy success in every thing you do. Best wishes pic.twitter.com/5UQxKt8afQ

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 17, 2018

Many happy returns of the day @anilkumble1074 bhai. Wishing you best of health. pic.twitter.com/5y7Viv2tLk

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 17, 2018

Happy Birthday Anil Bhai. It was always a pleasure to play under your leadership. Remembering the great memories from the Tour of Australia in 2008. pic.twitter.com/85E3oqeOwR

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 17, 2018

Watch: Fan kisses Rohit Sharma during Vijay Hazare Trophy game

Relive Kumble’s 10/74

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpBjqYMn68L/?taken-by=indiancricketteam

Records Held

• 10 wickets in a single inning of a Test match. He is the second cricketer to do achieve the feat after Jim Laker.
• Most wickets in Test by an Indian and third most in the world, with 619 wickets.
• Most ODI Wickets by Indian with 337 wickets
• Most wickets in a calendar year by an Indian in ODIs with 61 wickets in 1996.
• Most ODI wickets by an Indian in a particular ground – 56 wickets in Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
• Most balls bowled in a Test career by an Indian – 40850 balls.