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.
Who gave Anil Kumble the nickname Jumbo?
When he got appointed as the Indian coach, Kumble revealed that it was Navjot Singh Sidhu who gave him the sobriquet of Jumbo. As he relayed the incident, he quoted, “It was during the Irani Trophy game when I was playing for Rest of India at Kotla [Feroz Shah Kotla].
What is the nickname of former Indian bowler Anil Kumble?
He was nicknamed "Apple" and "Jumbo". Kumble was selected as the Cricketer of the Year in 1993 Indian Cricket, and one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year three years later.
Who is known as Jumbo?
Anil Kumble, India's newly appointed head coach has revealed it was Navjot Singh Sidhu who nicknamed him 'Jumbo' during a Q/A session on Twitter on Tuesday.
What is Virat Kohli's nickname?
Virat is one of the loved cricketers in India his fans and friends call him 'Chiku'. And his nickname got famous.
29 related questions foundIs Anil Kumble a spinner?
Kumble thus became the first bowler to take 100 wickets since 1991; the first spinner to do so since 1983; and the first leg-spinner since 1971.
Which cricketer is known as Turbanator?
New Delhi: Harbhajan Singh aka the Turbanator on Friday officially announced that he is hanging up his boots from every form of cricket. Making this announcement on Twitter, the off-spinner wrote: "All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life."
What is Mongoose bat?
Mongoose bat is a short blade-long handle bat. Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings) used a Mongoose bat in the 2010 Indian Premier League against Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) The bat was fit for smacking a ball in a T20 format but was disadvantageous in case of defensive strokes.
What is Brett Lee's nickname?
Lee has been known by his nickname 'Binga', after the chain of electronics store Bing Lee, since his high-school days. He was once briefly nicknamed "Oswald" by former Australian captain and New South Wales teammate Steve Waugh during his early international career.
