Cricketers wish Indian coach Anil Kumble on his 46th birthday

Anil Kumble celebrates after taking his 10-wicket haul against Pakistan

Former Indian Test captain and current coach, Anil Kumble is turning 46 today and he has been the centre of attraction among his teammates and the Indian cricket fraternity. 

Anil Kumble has given the Indian cricket fans a lot of moments to cherish. His 10-wicket haul against Pakistan at New Delhi, the wicket of Brian Lara with a fractured jaw, leading India to a historic win at Perth etc. are some of the moments that come our mind when we talk about Anil Kumble.

In an International career that spanned over 18 years, Anil Kumble has etched his name in the history of Indian cricket as he ended his career as India’s leading wicket-taker in both Tests and ODIs. In the 132 Test matches he played for India, Kumble scalped 619 wickets at an average of just over 29. His numbers are equally good in the limited overs format as he took 337 wickets from 271 ODIs at an average of 30. 

Kumble is also the only Indian and the second overall after Jim Lakers to have taken all the 10 wickets in an innings in Tests. He achieved the feat against Pakistan at New Delhi in 1999. After his playing days, Kumble served as a mentor for IPL side Mumbai Indians before taking up the role of Indian cricket team’s coach.

Here is a collection of wishes from the cricket fraternity:

Virender Sehwag:

In life don't be a Dumbo,
Be like JUMBO.
Kumble doesn't do any Jumle.
K-U-M-B-L-E is very HUMBLE.
Happy Birthday @anilkumble1074 ji pic.twitter.com/Q5RSvYhF1y

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 17, 2016

Mohammad Kaif

One of d most likeable&humble man 1can ever meet,
Hpy Bday @anilkumble1074 .
May Indian Cricket move stronger undr U pic.twitter.com/cbm1BkqLRi

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 17, 2016

Irfan Pathan

Many happy returns of the day Anil bhai,may u keep taking Indian cricket to the new heights @anilkumble1074

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 17, 2016

India’s fielding coach, R Sridhar

Happy birthday @anilkumble1074
One of the pillars of Indian cricket, India's greatest match winner...now a mentor!Have a great day!!

— R SRIDHAR (@coach_rsridhar) October 17, 2016

R Ashwin

Many more happy returns of the day @anilkumble1074 .Hope to see a picture of you with cake spread all over. @imVkohli @coach_rsridhar

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 17, 2016

Parthiv Patel

Many happy returns of the day anilbhai..have a great year...@anilkumble1074

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 17, 2016

Anjum Chopra 

Happy birthday @anilkumble1074. Have a blessed day and year. Best wishes!

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) October 17, 2016

Murali Kartik

Wishing you a very happy birthday @anilkumble1074 Anil bhai. Looking forward to seeing you on the 20th.

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) October 17, 2016

Aakash Chopra

Happy Birthday to Indian cricket's biggest match-winner @anilkumble1074 Have a great one, Anil Bhai...

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 17, 2016

BCCI President Anurag Thakur

Happy great birthday @anilkumble1074 & all the best for the next ODIs! :-)

— Lt. Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) October 17, 2016

Sachin Tendulkar

A champion in every sense of the word, happy birthday to @anilkumble1074! May you lead our country to jumbo victories always!

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 17, 2016

Manoj Tiwary

Many many happy returns of the day @anilkumble1074 bhai. Enjoy your day and may you get blessed with lot of success in every endeavor.

— Manoj Tiwary (@tiwarymanoj) October 17, 2016

Gautam Gambhir

Happy Birthday @anilkumble1074 Immortal 1st innings in Indian cricket, hope to see you go one further in the 2nd innings. Have a great day!

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 17, 2016

Virat Kohli

Wish you a very happy birthday @anilkumble1074
Hope you have a wonderful day and best wishes always. God Bless.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 17, 2016

VVS Laxman

Warm birthday wishes to my good friend @anilkumble1074 Have a great year Anil

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 17, 2016

Ajit Agarkar

Happy birthday @anilkumble1074..have a great one.

— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) October 17, 2016