Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Anil Kumble Achieves 600 Test Wickets
On January 17, 2008, Anil Kumble, a famous Indian cricket bowler, made history by becoming the first Indian to take 600 wickets in Test matches.
He achieved this milestone during a match against Australia in Perth.
Kumble got the 600th wicket by bowling out Andrew Symonds, a key player for Australia.
His teammates, including big stars like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, celebrated with him.
This special moment happened during a very important match where India won against Australia, which was a big deal because Australia was a very strong team at that time.
Kumble also led the team well during this match, helping India win even though there were some problems off the field.
Anil Kumble became the first Indian bowler to reach 600 Test wickets on January 17, 2008.
He achieved the milestone by dismissing Andrew Symonds during the third Test of the 2007-08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.
Kumble's 600th wicket came when Symonds tried to cut the ball, and it went to the wicketkeeper and then to the slip fielder.
His teammates, including Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, celebrated with him after the historic wicket.
Kumble also led the Indian team to a famous victory against Australia in Perth, which was a significant achievement.
- Who
- Anil Kumble
- What
- Achieved 600 Test wickets
- When
- January 17, 2008
- Where
- WACA Stadium, Perth
- Why
- During the third Test of the 2007-08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia
- Date
- January 17, 2008
- Opponent
- Australia
- Match
- Third Test of the 2007-08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
- Venue
- WACA Stadium, Perth
- Victim
- Andrew Symonds
- Wicketkeeper
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- Slip Fielder
- Rahul Dravid
- Umpire
- Asad Rauf