Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times

"It was 36 years ago today....": Anil Kumble reflects on his international debut

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India]: Indian spin legend Anil Kumble reflected on his international debut 36 years back expressing his gratitude for a "truly special journey".

Kumble made his international debut for India against England at Manchester on this day in 1990. During his debut international match, Kumble took three wickets, bowling a 43-over spell of 3/105 in the Manchester Test, getting Allan Lamb as his first international wicket.

Posting on X, Kumble wrote, "It was 36 years ago today that I received my first Test Cap as player number 192 for India. Taking the wicket of Allan Lamb was the start of a truly special journey, one that I cherish deeply to this day. I am incredibly grateful for this journey and everyone who has been a part it."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.