This Day That year: Anil Kumble made his only Test century
One of the greatest spinners in the world, Anil Kumble registered his only Test century of 2 nd Day in the 3 rd Test match against hosts England played at the Kennington Oval, London on 10 th August 2007. Starting the 2 nd day at 316 for 4 with Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman at the crease, both looked in great touch putting the England bowlers under pressure. Laxman completed his fifty off 65 balls and was soon dismissed by Tremlett. Laxman and Tendulkar added 78 runs for the 5 th wicket. MS Dhoni came to the crease and continued to show his skills along with Sachin. Before the lunch break, genius Tendulkar was dismissed for 82. Dhoni and Sachin added 63 runs for the 6 th wicket. India went into the lunch break at 429 for 6. Anil Kumble joined the party along with Dhoni. Kumble faced the English bowlers with solid defense and hit bad balls away for boundaries. Dhoni was finally dismissed for a quickfire 92 off 81 balls. Dhoni and Kumble added 91 runs for the 7 th wi...