India and West Indies will renew their rivalry within the Check format ranging from July 12 with the 2 groups locking horns in a two-match sequence in red-ball cricket. Each side have been concerned in some thrilling cricket through the years and few gamers have entered the historical past books with their file. Anil Kumble is one such participant who liked taking part in in opposition to West Indies however certainly one of his acts through the 2002 tour of West Indies left everybody surprised.

The 2002 India tour of the West Indies is etched in cricketing historical past, notably the Antigua Check, the place the heroic show of the Karnataka stalwart stood out. The match was crammed with exceptional performances from either side, nevertheless it was Kumble’s braveness and willpower that captured the hearts of cricket followers world wide.

India had set a powerful basis within the first innings, with VVS Laxman (130), Ajay Ratra (115) , Rahul Dravid (91) and Wasim Jaffer (86) making important contributions with the bat, posting 513/9d on board. Nonetheless, the West Indies responded strongly, amassing a formiddable 629/9d with centuries from Carl Hooper (136), Shivnarine Chanderpaul (136) and Ridley Jacobs (118).

Throughout India’s innings, Kumble suffered a extreme blow to his jaw from a bouncer delivered by Mervin Dillon. Regardless of the harm, the 52-year-old confirmed unimaginable resilience and willpower. He not solely accomplished his innings but additionally went on to bowl with a damaged jaw within the second innings.

Essentially the most unforgettable second of the match got here when the Bengaluru-born cricketer determined to get his jaw bandaged, recognizing the importance of dismissing Brian Lara, the West Indies’ premier batter. Together with his jaw wired shut and the bandage in place, Kumble took to the sector and managed to get Lara out LBW. Remarkably, he would have his bandages tightened on the boundary ropes between overs to proceed bowling.

Recalling the incident, Kumble shared an fascinating anecdote involving her spouse, Chethana Kumble, who didn’t imagine that the Indian bowler would bowl with a damaged jaw.

“I instructed my spouse, Chetna and I referred to as her up. After we spoke, I mentioned, look I do know I’ve to return house as a result of I simply want surgical procedure. So, she organized for all of that in Bangalore. And as I dropped off the decision, I simply instructed her that look I’ll go and bowl, however she thought in all probability I used to be simply joking. I don’t suppose she even took it critically,” the veteran cricketer mentioned to Jio cinema

The previous India captain mentioned that even after breaking his jaw he felt it was his accountability to get some wickets for the workforce.

“So, once I went again to the dressing room, I noticed Sachin bowling as a result of he was the one man within the workforce who might bowl after which Wavell Hinds, I believe was taking part in I don’t keep in mind anyone else was batting. And I believed it was my probability. I’ve to go and get a few wickets. If we are able to get West Indies three or 4 down, finish of day two or three. I believe if you will get them out, then perhaps, we have now an opportunity to win the sport. That was the one thought. So, I instructed Andrew Leipus – get me on the market. No less than I can now go house with the thought that I attempted my finest,”  Kumble concluded .

The Check resulted in a draw, and West Indies went on to win the five-match sequence 2-1 after clinching the fifth and ultimate encounter by 155 runs.