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Kumble takes a world record

By Rajneesh Gupta
January 04, 2004 17:52 IST
Anil Kumble got a world record against his name on the third day of Sydney Test. The wicket of Damien Martyn was the 21st caught and bowled dismissal for Kumble in his career. He has now taken more wickets in this fashion than any other bowler in Test history. Kumble was previously level with England's Derek Underwood.

The accompanying table lists the leading bowlers with most caught and bowled dismissals. It will be observed that the list contains more spinners than fast bowlers.

C&B Bowler For Wickets Tests
21 A R Kumble Ind 374 81*
20 D L Underwood Eng 297 86
19 M Muralitharan SL 485 85*
17 R Benaud Aus 248 63
17 S K Warne Aus 491 107*
15 L R Gibbs WI 309 79
15 H Trumble Aus 141 32
12 H J Howarth NZ 86 30
11 C V Grimmett Aus 216 37
11 H J Tayfield SA 170 37
10 P R Adams SA 132 44*
10 G Giffen Aus 103 31
10 A W Greig Eng 141 58
10 R J Hadlee NZ 431 86

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