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Anil Kumble: Became a hero by bowling with a broken jaw, who was the dangerous bowler?
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News18•17-10-2026, 16:48
Anil Kumble: Became a hero by bowling with a broken jaw, who was the dangerous bowler?
- •Team India legendary spinner Anil Kumble showed incredible courage by bowling with a broken jaw in 2002.
- •West Indies fast bowler Mervyn Dillon was the bowler who inflicted the injury with a lethal short ball during the Test match.
- •Despite severe injury and a bandage on his face, Kumble bowled 14 overs and dismissed the legendary Brian Lara.
- •Kumble's inspirational act of dedication to the team remains one of the most iconic moments in cricket history.
Key Questions Answered
West Indies fast bowler Mervyn Dillon fractured Anil Kumble's jaw using a short ball during the fourth Test match between India and West Indies in 2002.
Despite having a broken jaw and a bandage tied to his face, Anil Kumble displayed incredible courage by bowling a massive 14 overs and taking the crucial wicket of Brian Lara.
As soon as the match ended in a draw, Anil Kumble was brought back to India to undergo surgery for his broken jaw.
