WI vs IND: Anil Kumble reminisces about bowling with a broken jaw in 2002 test match against the West Indies
India And West Indies will renew their Test format rivalry from July 12, with the two teams locking horns in a two-m…
India And West Indies will renew their Test format rivalry from July 12, with the two teams locking horns in a two-match series in red-ball cricket. Both sides have been involved in thrilling cricket over the years and few players have entered the history books with their record. Anil Kumble is one such player who loved playing against the West Indies, but one of his acts on the 2002 tour of the West Indies left everyone in awe.
The 2002 India tour of the West Indies is etched in cricket history, particularly the Antigua Test where the heroic display of the stalwart Karnataka stood out. The match was filled with remarkable performances from both sides, but it was Kumble’s courage and determination that won the hearts of cricket fans around the world.
India had laid a strong foundation in the first innings with VVS Laxman (130), Ajay Ratra (115), Rahul Dravid (91) and Wasim Jaffer (86) makes significant contributions with the bat and puts 513/9d on board. However, the West Indies reacted strongly, amassing a formidable 629/9d with centuries of Carl Hooper (136), Shivnarine Chanderpaul (136) And Ridley Jacobs (118).
During India’s innings, Kumble received a heavy blow to the jaw from a bouncer delivered by Mervin Dillon. Despite the injury, the 52-year-old showed incredible resilience and determination. He not only completed his innings but also went bowling with a broken jaw in the second innings.
The most unforgettable moment of the match came when the Bengaluru-born cricketer decided to have his jaw bandaged as he realized the importance of Brian Laura, the leading batsman of the West Indies. With his jaw closed and the bandage in place, Kumble took to the field and managed to get Lara out of LBW. Remarkably, he left his bandage tight on the boundary ropes between the overs to continue bowling.
Recalling the incident, Kumble shared an interesting anecdote involving her wife, Chethana Kumblewho did not believe the Indian bowler would bowl with a broken jaw.
“I told my wife, Chetna, and I called her. When we talked I said look I know I have to come home because I just need surgery. So she arranged all that in Bangalore. And when I cut off the call, I just told her I’m going bowling, but she probably thought I was joking. I don’t think she even took it seriously.” the veteran cricketer said to Jio cinema
The former India captain said that even after breaking his jaw, he felt it was his responsibility to get some wickets for the team.
“So when I went back to the dressing room I saw Sachin bowling because he was the only man on the team who could bowl and then Wavell Hinds, I think he was playing. I don’t recall anyone else hitting. And I thought this was my chance. I have to go get some wickets. If we can beat the West Indies three or four, end of day two or three. I think if you can get them out we might have a shot at winning the game. That was the only thought. So I said to Andrew Leipus take me out. At least now I can go home with the thought that I did my best.” concluded Kumble.
The test ended in a draw and the West Indies won the five-match series 2–1 after the fifth and final meeting by 155 runs.
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