Top Indian cricketers who represent India's culture
Cricket has brought millions together irrespective of regional and cultural barriers.
Irfan and Yusuf Pathan
The Pathan brothers, Irfan and Yusuf, brought Baroda's culture to prominence through their performances on the field. Born to a humble Gujarati Pathan family, the duo quickly rose to the ranks. Yusuf and Irfan were part of India's World Cup-winning squads, respectively. Together, they launched the Cricket Academy of Pathans, mentoring young talent with legends like Kapil Dev. Apart from cricket, they showed generosity during the COVID-19 pandemic by distributing face masks. Recently, Yusuf ventured into politics, winning the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Berhampore, West Bengal.
Anil Kumble (Karnataka)
Anil Kumble, born in Bangalore, is connected to Karnataka's culture. His mother tongue is Kannada, and he was honoured with the Pride of Karnataka award for his contributions. Kumble’s family has ties to Mysore, with visits to the Mysore Palace displaying his appreciation for local heritage. A legendary leg-spinner, Kumble holds the record for the most wickets in Test cricket by an Indian and is one of only three bowlers to take all 10 wickets in a single Test innings. Kumble has also served as president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association and chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee.
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