Let's make this birthday one to remember.

54 years old (Born on October 17, 1970)

Happy Birthday, Anil Kumble! You're the only bowler we know who could spin magic without even spinning much—you proved subtlety can be deadly. Your legendary 10-wicket haul against Pakistan still makes batsmen wary of stepping onto pitches you've blessed with your sneaky deliveries.

Celebrating you today isn't about numbers (but okay—third-highest wicket taker for India is pretty fantastic!), it's about applauding the magician whose quiet control and unwavering precision kept crowds cheering throughout. Thanks for teaching everyone that cricket's best spells don't always involve extravagant spins; sometimes patience, cleverness—and a bit of deceiving accuracy—beat all else. Keep 'spinning' smiles every birthday!