Most number of 156 LBW wickets in Tests record of Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble holds the record of taking most number of wickets in Test cricket by LBW, 156 LBWs

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Most number of 156 LBW wickets in Tests, Anil Kumble

Despite taking considerably lesser number of wickets than Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne, Anil Kumble has trapped more batsmen LBW. He has taken most number of 156 LBW wickets in Tests. Muralitharan is at 2nd spot with 150 LBW wickets.

Its not surprising though as the former Indian Test team captain depends more on line, length and variations in pace than the amount of spin. Most number of 156 LBW wickets in Tests by Anil Kumble.

Most number of wickets in Test by LBW

Player	Span	Mat	Wkts	Ave	LBW	% Wkts
Anil Kumble (IND)	1990-2008	132	619	29.65	156	25.2
Muttiah Muralidaran (SL)	1992-2010	133	800	22.72	150	18.75
Shane Warne (AUS)	1992-2007	145	708	25.41	138	19.49
Wasim Akram (PAK)	1985-2002	104	414	23.62	119	28.74
Glenn McGrath (AUS)	1993-2007	124	563	21.64	113	20.07
Kapil Dev (IND)	1978-1994	131	434	29.64	111	25.57
Waqar Younis (PAK)	1989-2003	87	373	23.56	110	29.49
Rangana Herath (SL)	1999-2018	93	433	28.07	108	24.94
Chaminda Vaas (SL)	1994-2009	111	355	29.58	100	28.16
Ravichandran Ashwin (IND)	2011-2022	88	449	24.3	96	21.38

Anil Kumble, the flipper master

Anil Kumble is a former Indian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the game. One of his most impressive records is the number of wickets he took by means of leg before wicket (LBW).

Anil Kumble took a total of 156 wickets by LBW throughout his international test career, which is the most by any bowler in the history of the sport. Kumble’s ability to consistently take wickets by LBW was due to his exceptional accuracy and his mastery of the art of bowling leg spin. He was able to consistently land the ball on the right spot, making it difficult for the batsman to get their pad out of the way.

Kumble’s LBW record is all the more impressive when considering the fact that he took it in 132 test matches as compared to Warne’s 145 test matches. Most number of 156 LBW wickets in Tests is a record by Anil Kumble.

In addition to his LBW record, Kumble also holds several other records in international cricket. He is the highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket, behind him is Ravichandran Ashwin, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh.

Anil Kumble’s record for most wickets taken by LBW is a testament to his skill as a bowler and his ability to consistently take wickets for his team. It is a record that is unlikely to be broken in the near future and will forever cement his place in the annals of cricketing history.

He was nicknamed “Apple” and “Jumbo“.

In 1993, Anil Kumble was honored with the title of Cricketer of the Year by Indian Cricket and later in 1996, he was recognized as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year.

FAQs

What is the most number of wickets taken in Test cricket by LBW?

156 is the most number of wickets taken in Test cricket by LBW. This record is with Anil Kumble of India.

What is Anil Kumble’s overall Test wicket tally?

Anil Kumble has taken 619 wickets in Test cricket, which is the fourth highest by any bowler in the history of the game.

What is Anil Kumble’s best LBW figures in a Test match?

Anil Kumble’s best LBW figures in a Test match is 7/48 which he achieved against the West Indies in Delhi in 2002.

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