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Kumble became just the second bowler in the history of the game to scalp all ten wickets in a single innings, after Englishman Jim Laker, and the first Indian to the milestone with his remarkable spell at the national capital against the arch-rivals.
Anil Kumble registered his iconic 10-wicket haul against Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla. (X)
Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble reminisced over his incredible 10-wicket haul that etched his name among the greatest to have played the sport as he decimated Pakistan’s batting order at the Feroz Shah Kotla, now renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi on the 7th of February 1999.
Kumble became just the second bowler in the history of the game to scalp all ten wickets in a single innings, after Englishman Jim Laker, and the first Indian to the milestone with his remarkable spell at the national capital against the arch-rivals.
Tributes celebrating the historic accomplishment made the rounds on social media platforms as fans and stakeholders took to the internet to reflect on fond memories. The legendary himself shared an update recollecting thoughts of the feat.
I still can’t forget the energy at Kotla that day! Sharing this special memory. It was a privilege to be a part of such a collective effort. The roar of the crowd and the support from my teammates – all contributed to this unforgettable moment. Thank you to everyone who made it… pic.twitter.com/2tqCO3FlpL— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 7, 2025
“I still can’t forget the energy at Kotla that day! Sharing this special memory,” the leggie’s post began.
“It was a privilege to be a part of such a collective effort,” Jumbo, as he is fondly known, continued.
“The roar of the crowd and the support from my teammates – all contributed to this unforgettable moment,” the 54-year-old added.
“Thank you to everyone who made it so special,” the legendary spinner from Bengaluru concluded.
Kumble’s rampage turned out to be one for the ages as he single-handedly bundled out the Pakistani side for 207 runs in the final innings of the Test to lead India to a mammoth 212-run triumph.
Laker, the first to the landmark 10-wicket haul, weaved his magic through the Australian side all the way back in the year 1956 in Manchester when Australia came touring.
Kumble ended his glittery career with 619 wickets in Tests in over a century of caps for India, while also managing 337 scalps for the men in blue in the ODI format before hanging up his boots.
