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Doing Enough: Lessons from Anil Kumble

Subtle consistency beats occasional brilliance

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Stuart Barnes
Sep 22, 2025
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I first faced Anil Kumble in 1990 when India toured England. He was tall, quiet, serious-looking, glasses on — almost studious in his presence. My job batting number eleven that day was simple: help Reggie Williams get to his 50.

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