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Dravid, Kumble, Rangaswamy to have stands named after them at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:45:51 GMT

This is only the fifth time in India that a stadium stand or gate has been named after a woman cricketer

'Venky is here to make a difference' - Kumble backs Prasad for KSCA post

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:10:27 GMT

The former India seamer will contest for president in the upcoming KSCA elections slated for November 30

Wrestlers' protest: 'Dismayed' Kumble and 'saddened' Uthappa call for quick resolution

Wed, 31 May 2023 11:40:45 GMT

"Anything can be resolved through proper dialogue," Kumble tweets after images of the wrestlers being "manhandled" by police personnel emerge

Moody: India were 'very conservative and lacked intent' in the first half of their innings

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:48:32 GMT

Kumble says that he expected Kohli to take the aggressive route against the spinners, who were allowed to send in a number of quiet overs

Kumble backs Arshdeep to emulate Zaheer and 'do wonderful things' for India

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:37:44 GMT

Kumble picks Pakistan as the team with the best pace-bowling attack at the T20 World Cup

Should teams be allowed to change XIs if it rains after the toss?

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:37:02 GMT

Anil Kumble, Faf du Plessis and Andy Flower are in favour of changing the rule

Boundary-hitting to peak fitness: Kumble and Fleming break down Kohli's 'perfect innings'

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:22:40 GMT

Both experts on ESPNcricinfo's T20 Time Out also felt that Pakistan's bowlers erred in judgement in the last two overs

Kumble on Arshdeep: 'He can handle the pressure, his temperament is brilliant'

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:31:06 GMT

In his first World Cup match in any format, the left-arm quick dismissed Babar, Rizwan and Asif at a packed MCG

Punjab Kings part ways with Anil Kumble and look for new head coach

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 13:09:39 GMT

Franchise denies report quoting unnamed officials speculating on Mayank Agarwal's future as captain

Kumble: When you leave it to the last couple of balls, it becomes a lottery

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:11:32 GMT

Punjab Kings head coach says their batters should have finished the chase in 19 overs

Non-neutral umpires, other Covid-19 regulations to remain in place until July

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

BCCI asks ICC Cricket Committee to re-open discussion on soft signals

'With you, Wasim' - Anil Kumble backs Jaffer in Uttarakhand controversy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India opener also finds support from Irfan Pathan, Manoj Tiwary and Dodda Ganesh

Anil Kumble: Win the first Test; Rahul Dravid: Do a 'Pujara'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captains plot how India can beat Australia in the upcoming four-Test series

Anil Kumble: Would like to see more Indian coaches in IPL

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He says his being the only Indian head coach in IPL is not a true reflection of the resources in the country

Anil Kumble on IPL 2020: Managing players' 'mental space' key for support staff

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"For a player, it will be a challenge to get into the groove quickly and maintain that because it's going to be a long tournament"

Anil Kumble on Monkeygate: People would have accepted we were wronged if we pulled out

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

His wife "saw god in her dream" - Kumble recalls his family's brush with death during the 2004 tsunami

Anil Kumble on exit as India coach: 'The end could've been better'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captain excited to be part of another dressing room at Kings XI Punjab

Anil Kumble: 'Let's get spinners back in Test cricket'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He says "managing" pitches can provide balance in Test cricket to offset bowlers not using saliva

'If it was four days, it wouldn't be a Test' - Anil Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ICC Cricket Committee chairman strongly favours five-day Tests

'No dearth of players wanting to play Test cricket' - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He believes Tests will continue to enjoy support in the playing community for longer than is being predicted

Kumble backs Kohli's idea for limited Test venues

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kumble also wants Test matches to be linked to festive occasions, while calling for facilities for fans to be improved

The learning is to 'back off' and let players relax - Anil Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The newly appointed Kings XI coach and director wants the team to show greater consistency

Anil Kumble appointed Kings XI Punjab head coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The former India men's team coach will be in charge of all cricket-related affairs at the franchise

Ashwin still the best spinner India have - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India coach says team can accommodate both Ashwin and Jadeja on overseas tours

Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The tournament involves six teams and will run from August 30 to September 22, with matches taking place in Edinburgh, Amsterdam and Dublin

Rules were broken to replace Kumble with Shastri - Edulji

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Diana Edulji, one half of the CoA, revealed that the BCCI had "broken rules" while appointing Ravi Shastri as a replacement for former India coach Anil Kumble

Manner of Kumble's exit 'very unfortunate' - Dravid

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captain concedes players are invariably "more powerful" than coaches in the modern-day game

Kohli-Kumble episode should have been handled better - Ganguly

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has admitted that the differences between former coach Anil Kumble and captain Virat Kohli had not been handled properly

'I have total respect for Kumble as a cricketer' - Kohli

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

While speaking of the respect the team has for Anil Kumble's achievements as a cricketer, has offered little about the events that led to his resignation as head coach

Kumble left after giving 'dressing-down' to player

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A flare-up in the dressing room immediately after the Champions Trophy final may have been the final act of Anil Kumble's tumultuous final weeks as India coach

A short history of India's coaches

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Following Anil Kumble's resignation as India coach, ESPNcricinfo looks back at how his predecessors fared

Full text of Anil Kumble's statement

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Hours after resigning as India coach, Anil Kumble tweeted "thank you!", and attached a statement to his tweet

Kumble resigns as partnership with Kohli becomes 'untenable'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has stepped down as India coach, four days before a limited-overs tour of the Caribbean

Kumble likely to remain coach for WI tour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble will be given an extension in case the cricket advisory committee, appointed to finalise his successor, does not arrive at a final choice before the tour

Advisory committee keen on Kumble continuing as coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo understands the CAC will first speak to both Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli in an attempt to resolve any differences that may have emerged between the pair

Kumble re-applies, India's next coach before Champions Trophy ends

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The cricket advisory committee, comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, is likely to meet this week - most probably Tuesday or Wednesday - to finalise the process and interview schedule as India's West Indies tour approaches

Sehwag applies for India coaching job

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Virender Sehwag has applied for the post of India coach, which will become vacant after Anil Kumble's contract expires at the end of the ongoing Champions Trophy

BCCI secretary plays down Kumble coaching issue

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Reports of discontent in the Indian team over the coach Anil Kumble's methods are in the "realm of imagination," according to the BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary

Balanced India look to ward off external distractions

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The defending champions have the most experienced batting line-up in the tournament, and a new-found pace force. Will they be able to block out speculations about their leaders though?

Kumble's future uncertain after Kohli's feedback

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In feedback to the BCCI, India captain Virat Kohli is understood to have expressed concern at coach Anil Kumble's approach

ICC cricket committee recommends DRS shake-up

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Anil Kumble-led panel believe teams should not lose a review if an lbw appeal returns an umpire's call verdict

BCCI invites applications for India coach role; Kumble a direct entry

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India coach Anil Kumble will have to go through a "fair and completely transparent" selection process if he is to continue in his current role after the Champions Trophy

BCCI, CA took mature call that cricket has to move on - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has said India have moved on from the DRS incident that flared up towards the end of the Bengaluru Test

'No question of dropping Rahane' - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Coach Anil Kumble has said India's failure to adapt in Pune cost them the game, and that Ajinkya Rahane's spot in the team is not in question

Kumble plays down talk of unbeaten home season

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India have the chance to go undefeated through the 13-Test home season, but coach Anil Kumble said the side won't look too far ahead

Rahul, Shami expected to be fit

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India coach Anil Kumble was confident about KL Rahul's fitness after the opener missed out the previous Test due to an injury picked up in Vishakapatnam

Kumble lauds bowlers' relentless pursuit

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India's coach is happy with the way his bowlers managed their workloads in back-to-back Tests

Kumble not worried about spinners' form

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has said India have put the events of Rajkot behind them, and expect to be back to their best in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam

Won't burden Pandya with specific plans - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India coach Anil Kumble has said he was heartened by Hardik Pandya's performance with the new ball on his ODI debut, and that the team management would give the allrounder the freedom to bat and bowl without specific instructions

Changing formats a challenge for modern batsmen - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India coach Anil Kumble spoke of the challenges faced by not just Indian batsmen, but any modern batsman batting out of his comfort zone, two days before the start of the first Test, in Kanpur

Pujara vital for India's Test success - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India coach Anil Kumble has given his wholehearted backing for Cheteshwar Pujara to have an uninterrupted run in the Indian middle order, admitting that it is "not good" that a "sword is always hanging on his head"

'Didn't expect the facilities to be as good' - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India coach Anil Kumble is "very impressed" with the facilities at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Florida, which is set to host two T20 internationals between West Indies and India over the weekend

Fit-again Shami impresses Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has high praise for fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has returned to Test cricket after 18 months

Kumble credits gritty West Indies

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has praised the fight shown by West Indies' batsmen in salvaging a draw in the Sabina Park Test

Kumble will teach India to deal with 'tough moments' - Tendulkar

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sachin Tendulkar believes the Indian team has a reservoir of experience to tap into in the form of Anil Kumble, the new head coach

Kumble wants India to pursue the 'Indian way'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India coach Anil Kumble has said he is looking to cultivate a "feeling of Indianness" in the team

Kumble backs Kohli's aggressive mindset

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has backed Virat Kohli's aggressive approach, noting that he had been no different as a player, and adding that he would not curb anyone's natural instincts

BCCI organises road-map meeting

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid have taken part in a high-level meeting, the first of its kind, to discuss the road map for the next one year (2016-17) of Indian cricket

Kumble reintroduces Wright's 'buddy programme'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In only his first week in the job as India coach, Anil Kumble has already re-introduced one of Wright's key concepts: a buddy system

Laxman had sold his Tenvic shares - BCCI

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The BCCI has clarified that VVS Laxman had eliminated a conflict of interest before three-member cricket advisory committee got down to interviewing candidates for the position of India head coach

Anil Kumble takes charge with focus on bowlers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble remained coy about Ravi Shastri being overlooked, but was more comfortable talking about his own role in his first press conference as India's head coach

Kumble an 'inspiring' figure - Rohit Sharma

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rohit Sharma spoke highly of incoming India head coach Anil Kumble, describing the former India captain as an "inspiring" figure from whom he had learnt a lot

Kumble could be the perfect foil to Kohli

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India's new head coach could just be the man to challenge the ideas of India's Test captain and temper his aggressive style

'I'd like to work behind the scenes' - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble, India's new head coach, has acknowledged the influence of his predecessors John Wright and Gary Kirsten, and expects to adopt their low-visibility style and remain mostly behind the scenes

Kumble is 'polished, cool and composed' - GR Viswanath

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The appointment of Anil Kumble as India coach has received a lot of positive feedback

Conflict of interest 'can be easily resolved' - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India's new head coach Anil Kumble has said the question of conflict of interest will be fully addressed before he formally takes over the role

Anil Kumble appointed India head coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captain Anil Kumble has been appointed coach of the national side for one year, the BCCI announced on Thursday. His first assignment will be India's four-Test tour of the West Indies

BCCI panel likely to finalise India coach by Wednesday

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The BCCI's cricket advisory committee, appointed to pick the India coach, has carried out interviews with six to seven candidates on Tuesday in Kolkata

Kumble, Amre to be interviewed for India coach position

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captain Anil Kumble and former cricketers Pravin Amre and Lalchand Rajput are among some of the applicants who will make presentations to the BCCI's three-member cricket advisory panel that will pick India's head coach

Kumble among applicants for India coach job

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captain Anil Kumble has applied for the India head-coach position advertised by the BCCI recently, ESPNcricinfo understands

Kumble quits as chief mentor of Mumbai Indians

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has stepped down as chief mentor of Mumbai Indians with immediate effect in order to pursue other opportunities in sports and cricket

'Modern captains face more challenges' - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captain Anil Kumble believes that adjusting to different leadership styles in the split-captaincy format is not difficult for players in current times

Ashwin needs more chances overseas - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captain Anil Kumble has said that he is reminded of himself when he sees R Ashwin play, and has called for the offspinner to be given more chances to play away from home

Be more flexible with overseas Test XIs, says Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble, the former India captain, has said that while the team has quality bowlers, their progress has to be monitored season by season, and there has to be a flexible approach to selecting XIs when on tour.

Became captain by default - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble, the former India legspinner, has said he was picked to lead the Test team owing to a lack of other options

Bangladesh not repaying faith of adoring fans - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India captain Anil Kumble believes that Bangladesh have not done justice to the level of support they receive at home

Play two spinners overseas - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has said India must choose their best bowling combination in away Tests even if that means including two spinners in the line-up

'Zaheer shouldn't drop pace' - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former India bowlers Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath stressed that Zaheer Khan's form will be crucial to India's chances of doing well in the Test series against South Africa, which starts on December 18

Cook, Dhoni lead ICC Test, ODI teams

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alastair Cook and MS Dhoni have been named captains of the ICC's Test and ODI Teams of the Year

Wear power lightly, Kumble asks BCCI

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has urged the BCCI to not take its position as the leader in cricket for granted and instead asked it to force a change by playing the role of a visionary that would only help the game prosper

Ponting moves on from Monkeygate

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ricky Ponting, the former Australia captain, has buried the hatchet with the concerned players involved over the Monkeygate scandal of 2008, and has derided Cricket Australia over catering to the interests of the BCCI over the welfare of one of their play

Kumble regime not to contest KSCA elections

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble, the current president of the Karnataka State Cricket Associaton (KSCA) has announced that his administration, which includes former India team-mate Javagal Srinath, will not contest the upcoming KSCA elections.

'Facilities in Karnataka will produce more national players'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath are confident that the growing cricketing infrastructure around the state will help Karnataka win Ranji Trophy titles and produce more India cricketers

Mentor Kumble relishes Mumbai win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Along with Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble and John Wright had formed a strong mentoring group for Mumbai Indians which Kumble thought "seemed complete"

Neutral venues for Ranji knockouts being considered

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The BCCI technical committee was in favour of scheduling Ranji Trophy knockout matches at neutral venues, and longer gaps between matches

Sehwag facing biggest challenge of career - Kumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble believes Virender Sehwag is facing his biggest challenge of his career, after being dropped during the Australia series

A dream gone sour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The ovation that greeted him when he walked out to bat was almost seismic in its nature, but Steve Waugh might have been reminded of the James Kelman novel, How Late it Was, How Late

A dream gone sour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The ovation that greeted him when he walked out to bat was almost seismic in its nature, but Steve Waugh might have been reminded of the James Kelman novel, How Late it Was, How Late, where the main character wakes up one morning to find himself bl

Kumble joins Mumbai, quits RCB

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has joined Mumbai Indians as their chief mentor, stepping down from a similar role at Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kumble to head ICC's cricket committee

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble, the former India captain and leg spinner, has been appointed as the chairman of the ICC cricket committee

Anil Kumble heads BCCI Technical Committee

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble, the former India legspinner, has been named head of the BCCI's Technical Committee, taking over from the former India captain Sourav Ganguly

'Changes will make domestic cricket more competitive'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has said that the suggested changes to domestic cricket will make it more competitive

BCCI to pick fast-bowling pool

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The BCCI has asked the selection panel to immediately pick a pool of fast bowlers, including talented Under-19 quicks, who would form the bench strength for the Indian team

Kumble quits as NCA chief

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has resigned as chairman of the National Cricket Academy over what he says was a lack of "alignment" over between his vision for the NCA and that of the committee

'I have never clamoured for power that is associated with position'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble presents his side of the conflict of interest issue

Kumble denies conflict of interest issue

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble has reiterated that he sees no conflict of interest in being president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association and heading a firm Tenvic, whose business includes signing on upcoming cricketers

Questions raised over Kumble's player agency

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anil Kumble the former India captain, is at the centre of a controversy over possible conflict-of-interest issues relating to his various roles in cricket administration

Tendulkar, Ganguly and Kumble laud Dravid

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Tendulkar, Kumble and Ganguly hail Rahul Dravid's contribution in the limited-overs format for India

Former captains fear slide for India

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India's dismal performance in England has seen them lose the No. 1 ranking in Tests, and several former captains and players concur that it could be a while before they regain the position

Jennings determined to win IPL

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Ray Jennings is determined to push his team to IPL glory this year