Profile details
- Born
- 17 Oct 1970
- Birthplace
- Bengaluru
- State listed
- Karnataka
- Position
- Bowler
- Sport
- Cricket
- Discipline
- Team
- Category
- Men
- Status
- Active
- Last reviewed
- 15 Sep 2026
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Honours & Awards
- ▸619 Test wickets
- ▸Perfect 10 vs Pakistan 1999
- ▸Arjuna Award
- ▸Padma Shri
- ▸Wisden Cricketer of the Year
Competition Appearances
1 recorded appearance, most significant first.
- ·1998 Commonwealth Games
Career Timeline
- 1999Perfect 10 vs Pakistan 1999
- 1998Competed at 1998 Commonwealth Games
Statistics
Verified statistics are not available in this profile.
About
India's all-time leading Test wicket-taker; only second bowler with all 10 in a Test innings.
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Teams
India national cricket teamKarnataka cricket teamLeicestershire County Cricket ClubNorthamptonshire County Cricket ClubRoyal Challengers BengaluruSurrey County Cricket Club