Tendulkar wishes Kumble and welcomes him on Twitter

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketers, including the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, wished Anil Kumble happy birthday and welcomed him on Twitter as the former Indian captain took to the popular social networking site.

Kumble, one of the most respected cricketers to have led the Indian team, ended his career with 619 wickets in 132 Tests and 337 wickets in 271 ODIs during his illustrious 18-year career.

In 1999, Kumble became only the second bowler after England's Jim Laker to take all ten wickets in an innings, a feat he achieved against Pakistan at the Kotla in New Delhi.

In the 14 Test matches that Kumble played as captain, India won three, lost five and drew six.

Kumble had led India to a memorable 1-0 home series win over arch-rivals Pakistan, immediately after being anointed as skipper.

Perhaps the biggest setback that Kumble faced in his career was that he always been criticised for not being a classical spinner.

Anil Kumble bowling with a broken jaw remains one of cricket's most inspiring sights. (AFP Photo)

But Kumble more than made up for that by his courage, the most glaring example being when he came on to the field to bowl with a broken jaw courtesy a bouncer from Mervyn Dillon while batting in the fourth Test against the West Indies at Antigua in 2002.

Seeing Sachin Tendulkar spin the ball to a good effect, Kumble came out of the Indian dressing room, with his jaw held together by a bandage, on to the field and bowled 14 consecutive overs and dismissed the great Brian Lara plumb in front of the wicket.

Kumble was the most successful bowler in the 1996 World Cup capturing 15 wickets from seven matches.

Kumble was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour in 2005.

Kumble is currently the chairman of ICC's cricket committee.

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