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‘Many similar bowlers available now’: Anil Kumble on Rashid Khan’s intimidation factor | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Anil Kumble has shed light on the evolving role of Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan for the Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season, pointing to a strategic shift in how the franchise may use its premier spinner.Speaking on the ‘TATA IPL Auction Review’, JioStar expert Kumble said…

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‘Tough to let Faf du Plessis go’: Delhi Capitals back youth over experience as Kumble flags key top-order fix before IPL auction | Cricket News

Faf du Plessis (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has opened up on the franchise’s bold decision to release Faf du Plessis, calling it one of the toughest calls ahead of the IPL mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Du Plessis, who announced his retirement from the league on Monday, enjoyed a celebrated…

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‘Test cricket can’t survive on chaos’: Anil Kumble leads chorus of criticism as Team India reels from historic 0–2 home whitewash | Cricket News

South Africa crush India by 408 runs in Guwahati Test. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s crushing 0–2 Test series defeat to South Africa — capped by a record-breaking 408-run loss in Guwahati — has triggered a wave of sharp criticism from former cricketers, with Anil Kumble leading calls for an urgent rethink of India’s muddled…

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‘Didn’t expect this from South Africa’: Conrad’s ‘grovel’ remark sparks outrage; Kumble calls for ‘humility’ | Cricket News

Anil Kumble and Shukri Conrad NEW DELHI: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has ignited a fierce cricketing debate after using the word “grovel” while describing his team’s Day 4 strategy during the Guwahati Test. The remark — made after South Africa set India a fourth-innings target of over 500 — has drawn sharp reactions…

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Guwahati turns South Africa’s way: Anil Kumble blasts Indian batters; questions ‘application and patience’ | Cricket News

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, right, and former cricketer and commentator Anil Kumble. (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Anil Kumble criticised the batting performance after India conceded a 288-run first-innings lead to South Africa in the second Test on Monday, while former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn praised the visitors for controlling…

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IPL 2026: Anil Kumble questions Ravindra Jadeja trade as Chennai Super Kings brace for biggest rebuild in years | Cricket News

The recent trade of Ravindra Jadeja from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals has stirred the pot in the IPL. Experts such as Anil Kumble and Saba Karim have expressed concerns that CSK is entering a period of significant reinvention, highlighting the urgent need to enhance their batting and bowling capabilities. NEW DELHI: Chennai Super…

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‘Demons or no demons?’: Anil Kumble, Dale Steyn blast Eden Gardens pitch as Gautam Gambhir defends three-day Test shocker | Cricket News

South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj and Ryan Rickelton celebrate the wicket of India’s Mohammed Siraj. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Eden Gardens pitch has become the centre of a heated debate after India’s first Test against South Africa ended within three days, exposing deep divisions among cricketing greats and raising fresh questions about India’s struggles on…

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Anil Kumble drops bombshell on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s 2027 World Cup plans — ‘In their heads…’ | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli After Ravi Shastri, former India captain and coach Anil Kumble has reignited the discussion over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s chances of featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held in South Africa and Namibia.With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma having stepped away from Tests and T20Is,…

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‘Great opportunity to get a 300’: Anil Kumble hails Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hunger for big scores | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s legendary spinner Anil Kumble lavished high praise on opener Yashasvi Jaiswal after the young left-hander’s unbeaten 173 lit up the opening day of the second Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. The former India captain went a step further — tipping Jaiswal to turn his marathon innings…

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