# Anil Kumble recalls Allan Lamb wicket on Test debut anniversary

2026-08-09T14:37:13+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Anil Kumble took to X on August 9 to mark 36 years since his Test debut against England in Manchester, recalling his first wicket of Allan Lamb. He finished his first innings with figures of 3 for 105 in 43 overs. Kumble ended his career as India's highest Test wicket-taker with 619 wickets and the leading Indian international wicket-taker with 953 scalps. He also took all 10 wickets in an innings against Pakistan in 1999, a feat shared only with Jim Laker. Kumble was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2015 and later coached India from 2016 to 2017, during which the team won Test series against several opponents.

## Coverage

- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/it-was-36-years-ago-today-anil-kumble-reflects-on-his-first-test-wicket/20260809.htm>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/anil-kumble-celebrates-36-years-since-test-debut-remembers-allan-lamb-wicket-article-155435642>

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