Top 3 bowlers with most caught and bowled dismissals 

Muttiah Muralitharan is trying to grab a chance off his own bowling during a stint in the Big Bash League.
Muttiah Muralitharan is trying to grab a chance off his own bowling during a stint in the Big Bash League.

#2 Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble, also popularly known as "Jumbo", undoubtedly remains one of the greatest match-winners India has ever produced. The unorthodox spinner is placed second in the list with 53 caught and bowled dismissals against his name in an illustrious career.

There are stories galore that the stalwart he did not take it lightly if somebody misfielded when he was bowling.
There are stories galore that the stalwart he did not take it lightly if somebody misfielded when he was bowling.

Anil Kumble managed to complete 18 caught and bowled dismissals in ODIs while the number of times he latched onto opportunities off his own bowling in Test matches was 35.

He was a prolific wicket-taker who finished with 956 wickets in 403 matches, making him the third highest wicket-taker in the international circuit. Since making his debut in 1990 against England, Anil picked up 337 wickets in 271 ODIs and a remarkable 619 wickets in Tests.

There are stories galore that the stalwart did not take it lightly if somebody misfielded when he was bowling. Anil made sure he set an example and completed quite a few sharp catches in his own follow through despite not being a natural athlete.

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