Anil Kumble famously bowled 14 overs against West Indies in Antigua in 2002 while carrying a serious injury sustained while batting. What was the injury?

Answer Explanation

Kumble was struck on the jaw by a Mervyn Dillon bouncer while batting, fracturing it, yet still bowled 14 consecutive overs with his face heavily bandaged and dismissed Brian Lara lbw during that spell.

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