Anil Kumble's Perfect 10: Jumbo's demolition job at Kotla completes 21 years

21 years ago on February 7, 1999, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble etched his name in history books by claiming all 10 wickets in an innings. With effort, he became only second bowler after England’s Jim Laker to achieve milestone. Kumble did so at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi in an all-important series-deciding Test match against arch-rivals Pakistan.

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Anil Kumble Perfect 10: When ‘Jumbo’ scripted history

Anil Kumble Perfect 10: Pakistan tour of India 1999

Amidst political tensions between two nations, Pakistan toured India for a short Test series. India lost first Test of that series by a slim margin of 12 runs. two teams n travelled to Delhi for a series-decider where India gained a handy 80-run first-innings lead. home side n scored 339 in ir second attempt to pose a target of 420 for visitors.

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Anil Kumble Perfect 10: Pakistan faltering to Anil Kumble in run-chase

Pakistani openers Saeed Anwar and Shahid Afridi started ir chase confidently. duo put on a 101-run stand for first wicket before Anil Kumble sent Afridi packing back to pavilion. first wicket was immediately followed by ar as Ijaz Ahmed was trapped in front of stumps off his very first ball. Wickets tumbled reafter as 101-0 soon became 128-6.  

Anil Kumble Perfect 10: Anil Kumble cleaning up tail

Anil Kumble n wrapped up tail to end Pakistan’s innings at 207. India’s 212-run win levelled two-match series 1-1. ‘Player of Match’ Kumble himself took figures of 26.3-9-74-10. He finished game with a 14-wicket match haul.

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Anil Kumble Perfect 10: Jumbo’s take on his historic effort

While speaking to a leading Indian daily, Indian spinner was asked to give his take on his record bowling spell. leg-spinner said that his ‘Perfect 10’ was t something he set out to achieve as a cricketer. Instead, he attributed his achievement to destiny.

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