Anil Kumble reveals this player could have spoilt his monumental 10-wicket haul

Its been nearly 21 years since Anil Kumble's iconic and monumental ten-wicket haul against Pakistan, becoming second cricketer in world after Jim Laker to achieve rare feat. Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble recently recounted moment with former Test teammate VVS Laxman and spilled beans on, what could have been a spoiler, to Anil Kumble's feat. It wasn't easy for India to rattle Pakistani batting order as Saeed Anwar and Shahid Afridi h gotten off visitors to a flying start. However, Anil Kumble's magic with ball saw Pakistan line-up spin out of luck and wickets, finally handing India a 212- run victory at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. 

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Anil Kumble makes a huge revelation 

While interacting with VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble revealed how erstwhile teammate Sagopan Ramesh h nearly spoilt spinner's moment by almost taking a catch off Javgal Srinath's delivery. Explaining in detail to Laxman, Anil Kumble said that team h agreed to allow Kumble to complete his ten-wicket haul after he h gotten rid of ninth Pakistani batsman. However, Anil Kumble's heart almost sank when Sagopan Ramesh h forgotten team's plan and h almost taken catch. Minutes later, Anil Kumble got rid of Wasim Akram and etched his name in records of Test cricket reafter. 

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10 wicket-haul

iconic Ferozeshah Kotla Stium in Delhi bore witness to this tremendous feat. It happened during second Test of series between arch-rivals. India was alrey trailing 1-0 and were desperate to bounce back. hosts got off right te by posting 252 runs in first innings. Indian bowlers did exceptionally well to bundle out Pakistan for 172 runs. India came and batted out entire third day to post a target for 420 for visitors. However, Anil Kumble was in mood to rest as he stepped into action immediately after lunch. Indian bowler claimed 10 wickets in second innings, giving away only 74 runs. By doing so, he became only second player after Jim Laker to achieve that feat.

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