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Auction dynamics were very different and challenging this time: Anil Kumble

Punjab Kings head coach Anil Kumble is extremely satisfied with the new players, including Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith, coming to his franchise during the IPL auction, the dynamics of which were "very different and challenging". England batter Livingstone fetched a staggering Rs 11.50 crore deal from Punjab Kings, who also roped in West Indies fast bowler Smith for Rs 6 crore on the second day of the IPL mega auction here on Sunday.

James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s career records in focus after England omission

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have both been left out of England’s Test squad to tour the West Indies next month.

England Test team: James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s career records in focus after omission

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have both been left out of England’s Test squad to tour the West Indies next month.

"Grip Is Too Wide Jam": Harbhajan Singh Has Some Advice After Seeing Rahul Dravid Bowl Spin In Team India Nets

The BCCI on Monday shared two photos of head coach Rahul Dravid bowling spin in the Team India nets ahead of the second one-day international against West Indies. India won the first match with ease and will be looking to seal the series in the second match on Wednesday. Former India spinner and Dravid's former teammate Harbhajan Singh took note of the photos and shared some light hearted advice with the former batting great.

Rahul Dravid Shows Bowling Skills In Nets To Celebrate 23rd Anniversary Of Anil Kumble's 10-74. See Pics

Anil Kumble scripted history 23 years ago on February 7, 1999, becoming the first Indian and only second cricketer ever to register all 10 wickets in an innings. Kumble cruised past Pakistan's batting order in the second innings of the second Test match at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (now renamed as Arun Jaitley Stadium) in New Delhi. Although Kumble retired more than a decade ago, fans still remembered his astounding achievement and lauded him on Twitter on Monday. The BCCI also took to the social media, showing India head coach Rahul Dravid practicing some deliveries in the nets and captioned it as, "Celebrating the 23rd anniversary of @anilkumble1074's 10-74".

On this day in 1999: Anil Kumble became second bowler to take all ten wickets in Test innings

Kumble took all ten wickets in a single Test innings. He achieved the feat against Pakistan at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, now known as Arun Jaitley cricket stadium in Delhi during the second Test of the two-match series. India had set Pakistan a target of 420 runs in the match and the visitors got off to a steady start as openers Shahid Afridi and Saeed Anwar put on 101 runs for the first wicket.

Watch: Anil Kumble's Historic Achievement vs Pakistan, On This Day, 23 Years Ago

Exactly 23 years ago on February 7, 1999 Anil Kumble scripted history by becoming the first Indian and only the second cricketer overall to achieve the remarkable feat of picking all 10 wickets in an innings. Kumble claimed all 10 wickets in the 2nd innings of the second Test against Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (Now renamed as Arun Jaitely Stadium) in New Delhi. Kumble's astounding figures of 10 for 74 in 26.3 overs helped India bowl Pakistan out for 207 in the final innings and win the Test by 212 runs. On the 23rd anniversary of the former India captain's achievement, BCCI took to Twitter to refresh the memories. BCCI shared the highlights of Kumble's 10 wickets and wrote: "#OnThisDay in 1999 #TeamIndia spin legend @anilkumble1074 set the stage on fire and became the first Indian to take all the 10 wickets in a Test innings. Let's relive that sensational performance."

Virat Kohli, Cricket Fraternity Pay Tribute To Lata Mangeshkar

Legendary singer and music composer Lata Mangeshkar died on Sunday at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, aged 92. Former India skipper Virat Kohli and the cricketing fraternity mourned the death of Lata Mangeshkar, who was regarded as the "Nightingale of India", on social media. "Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones," Virat Kohli wrote on Twitter.

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Auction dynamics were very different and challenging this time: Anil Kumble

James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s career records in focus after England omission

England Test team: James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s career records in focus after omission

"Grip Is Too Wide Jam": Harbhajan Singh Has Some Advice After Seeing Rahul Dravid Bowl Spin In Team India Nets

Rahul Dravid Shows Bowling Skills In Nets To Celebrate 23rd Anniversary Of Anil Kumble's 10-74. See Pics

On this day in 1999: Anil Kumble became second bowler to take all ten wickets in Test innings

Watch: Anil Kumble's Historic Achievement vs Pakistan, On This Day, 23 Years Ago

Virat Kohli, Cricket Fraternity Pay Tribute To Lata Mangeshkar