The line of Indian cricketers who lost their hearts in love is long. One name in this series is that of Indian cricket's biggest match winner Anil Kumble. However, there is a slight twist in their love story. The person whom Anil Kumble fell in love with at first sight was a married woman. Of course, today both are companions in the car of life. But, the path to finding each other's company was not so easy. Now first of all you must be thinking that why are we discussing Anil Kumble's love story here? That's because Kumble is celebrating his 54th birthday on 17th October. Now on such a special occasion, it is natural to talk about love.

Be it love or cricket, Anil Kumble is successful on both the pitches.

There are many stories related to Anil Kumble on the cricket field. During his cricket career, he has made India win many matches on the strength of his bowling. For the same reason he is also called India's biggest match winner. Till date, neither the people on the other side of the border nor the people on this side have forgotten what he single-handedly did to Pakistan at the Kotla ground in Delhi. He single-handedly made the entire Pakistani team dance on his fingers. Well, we will talk about Kumble's cricket but first let's look at the love story in which there is no age limit and no concern for the society, if there is anything then victory was achieved after a legal battle.

This is how the story of love with a married woman blossomed

This is about those days when Chetna Ramatirtha used to work in a travel agency. When Kumble saw the already married Chetna Ramtirtha, he fell in love at first sight. Gradually, friendship developed between the two and then gradually this friendship turned into love.

Chetna was not happy with her already married life. She was just losing faith in love when Kumble came into her life and won her heart. As soon as her love for Kumble blossomed, Chetna decided to divorce her husband. After a difficult legal battle, Chetna separated from her first husband and then married Kumble in 1999. Chetna also had a daughter from her first husband, Kumble continuously stood by Chetna in the legal proceedings for her custody. Today that daughter also lives with her, to whom Kumble has given his surname.

Made Pakistan dance alone

After knowing the love story of Kumble, born on 17 October 1970, now it is the turn to know the amazing feat he did against Pakistan. The day when Anil Kumble single-handedly made Pakistan dance. The year was 1999. The test was being played between India and Pakistan in Delhi. In the second test match, Anil Kumble's havoc was seen on Pakistan. He single-handedly took down all 10 wickets of Pakistan. With that perfect 10, Anil Kumble became only the second bowler in cricket history after Jim Laker to perform that kind of charisma in a Test match.

Anil Kumble played 132 Tests in his Test career, in which he took 619 wickets. He is currently the highest wicket taker in Tests for India.