Anil Kumble is a former Indian cricket captain, coach and commentator who played Test and One Day International cricket for his national team over an international career of 18 years. He was born on 17 ‘October ‘1970 in Bangalore Mysore State ,Now Karnataka and he is 52 years old (as in 2022). He was regarded as one of the best leg spin Bowlers in Test Cricket History.
He was Nicknamed as Apple and Jumbo. He was selected as the Cricketer of the Year in 1993 Indian Cricket. He developed an early interest in cricket as he grew up watching players like B. S. Chandrasekhar before becoming a full-fledged cricketer.
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| Name | Anil Kumble |
| Nick Name | Apple and Jumbo |
| Profession | Indian Former Cricketer |
| Famous for | Cricket, bowling, Batting |
Anil Kumble Biography
| Date of Birth | 17 ‘October ‘1970 |
| Anil Kumble’s Age ( as in 2022) | 52 years |
| Birth place | Bangalore Mysore State,(now Karnataka ) |
| Residence | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Food Habits | Vegetarian |
| School | National High School Basavanagudi. |
| College/ University | B.E from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering (RVCE) in Mechanical Engineering |
| Educational qualification | Mechanical Engineering |
Age , Physical stats and more
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight (approx.) | 78 kgs. |
| Body Measurements | Chest Size 42 Inches, Waist Size 34 Inches, and Biceps or Arms Size 13 Inches. |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
Affairs and more
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend/ Spouse | Chethana Ramatheertha |
Family and siblings
| Father | Krishna Swamy |
| Mother | Saroja Kumble |
| Sister | None |
| Brother | Dinesh Kumble |
Favorite Things
| Favourite Food | south Indian Cuisine |
| Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Rajinikanth |
| Favourite Actress | Deepika Padukone |
| Favourite color | Not Known |
| Favourite Film | Agneepath |
| Favourite Sports Person | Sachin Tendulkar, Viv Richards |
| Favourite singer | Not known |
| Favourite Attire | Not Known |
| Favourite Destination | Kabini, Karnataka |
Hobbies and Money Factor
| Hobbies | photography |
| Net Worth | INR (Rs 82 Crore) |
| Facebook ID | Click to follow |
| Instagram ID | Click to follow |
| YouTube ID | Click to follow |
Facts about Anil Kumble
- Anil Kumble is a former Indian cricket captain, coach and commentator who played Test and One Day International cricket for his national team over an international career of 18 years.
- He was Regarded as one of the best leg spin bowlers in Test cricket history and he is the finest cricketer of all time.
- He was born on 17 ‘October ‘1970 in Bangalore Mysore State ,Now Karnataka and he is 52 years old (as in 2022).
- He is from bangalore, karnataka his parent’s Krishna Swamy and Saroja hail from Kumbla near Kasaragod, Kerala.
- He was Nicknamed as Apple and Jumbo and He was selected as the Cricketer of the Year in 1993 Indian Cricket.
- He is married to Chetana Kumble and has three children – son Mayas Kumble and daughters Aaruni and Svasti Kumble.
- His mother tongue is Kannada.
- His primary school was Holy Saint English School and he did his high schooling in National High School Basavanagudi.
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- He began playing cricket on the streets of Bangalore and joined a club called “Young Cricketers” at the age of 13.
- He completed his pre-university education from National College Basavanagudi and he was graduated B.E from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering (RVCE) in Mechanical Engineering in 1991–92.
- He is nicknamed “Jumbo” not only because his deliveries, for a spinner, are “as fast as a jumbo jet”, but also because his feet are quite big or “Jumbo” as observed by his teammates.
- He made his first-class debut for Karnataka against Hyderabad on 30 November 1989.
- The year 1996 proved to be extremely successful for Kumble as he claimed 61 ODI wickets at an average of 20.24.
- All in all, he was the leading wicket-taker in the calendar year with 90 wickets at an average of 24.14 in Tests and ODIs combined.
- He was selected in the Indian side for the 1996 World Cup and He was a part of all the seven matches that India played.
- He has been appointed to the athlete’s commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), with his term starting on 1 January 2009.
- He has been Honoured with Arjuna award, a sports award from the Government of India, in 1995, One of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year Award in 1996, Padma Shri, a civilian award from the Government of India, in 2005, Best breakthrough performance IPL 2009′ for his five-for-five against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2009, ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, a sports award from the ICC, in 2015.
- He is the most successful Indian bowler of all time and fourth-highest wicket-taker of all time in Tests.
- He is also a person with good heart as he married to Chethana Ramatheertha and also adopted her daughter, Aaruni, from her first marriage.
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- He is vegetarian and he is always prefer to take only home cooked food and he love to have south indian cuisine.
- He is a inspiration for our youth as he is admired by all, he represented the terms hard trier, match-winner, and a fighter in Indian cricket.
- He has huge fan following on his social media accounts, he has 968k followers on Instagram , 3 Million on Facebook.\
- He has been an avid photographer for many years and his book Wide Angle is a window to another skill up his sleeve.
- He was named India captain after 17 years as an international cricketer and he is one of the most respected India captains ever.
(FAQ)- Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is Anil Kumble ?
ANS. Anil Kumble is a former Indian cricket captain, coach and commentator who played Test and One Day International cricket for his national team over an international career of 18 years.
2. Is Anil Kumble an engineer?
ANS. Despite being a champion of cricket history Kumble is also highly educated. He completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering at Rashtriya Vidyalaya College of Engineering.
3. How old is Anil Kumble ?
ANS. He was born on 17 ‘October ‘1970 in Bangalore Mysore State ,Now Karnataka and he is 52 years old (as in 2022).
4. Is Anil Kumble married to widow?
ANS. Anil Kumble is married to Chethana Ramatheertha and also adopted her daughter, Aaruni, from her first marriage.
5. Where is Anil Kumble Residence ?
ANS. Anil Kumble served as the captain of the Indian Test team before he retired. He lives in Bengaluru with his wife Chetana and their three children.