West Indies Diaries: Top 5 successful Indian bowlers against West Indies 1
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Anil Kumble during 2002 Antigua Test
Anil Kumble during 2002 Antigua Test

Anil Kumble – The head coach of Indian cricket team, Anil Kumble is the second highest taker for Indian team against this opposition as the leggie has 74 wickets to his name in 17 matches he played against this team. He is widely remembered for his brave act against this opposition as in the Antigua test he bowled with a broken jaw with bandage providing support to the broken part. This Jumbo act is still regarded as one of the bravest act in the history of cricket. During this, he also took the all important wicket of Brian Lara but match ended in a draw as Indian team batted for 196 overs whereas the West Indies team batted for 248 overs.