Kumble takes a world record

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