Anil Kumble's Historic 600th Test Wicket: A Defining Moment in Indian Cricket

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News18•17-01-2026, 08:20
Anil Kumble's Historic 600th Test Wicket: A Defining Moment in Indian Cricket
- •Anil Kumble achieved the milestone of 600 Test wickets on January 17, 2008, becoming the first and only Indian to do so.
- •The feat occurred during the 2007-08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy's third Test against Australia in Perth, dismissing Andrew Symonds.
- •Kumble's 600th wicket was a classic leg-spinner, inducing an edge caught by Rahul Dravid after ricocheting off MS Dhoni.
- •The achievement was celebrated by teammates including Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, and Sourav Ganguly.
- •Kumble's leadership during the controversial Monkey Gate incident was crucial, leading India to a historic win in Perth.
Why It Matters: Anil Kumble's 600th Test wicket marked a historic milestone and showcased his leadership during a challenging tour.
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