18 YO Rex Singh From Manipur Picks Up 10 Wickets In An innings, Sets Twitter Ablaze

On 7th February 1999, Indian spin legend Anil Kumble achieved the impossible. Playing against arch-rival Pakistan in Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, Kumble became the second bowler in the history of Test cricket, to pick up all the 10 wickets in a single innings of a Test match. The Bengaluru-born bowler’s surreal figure of 10/74 went down into the record books as one of the most iconic spells in the game’s antiquity.

However, almost 20 years after Kumble’s phenomenal display, a left-arm medium pacer from Manipur has managed to replicate the same.

Believe it or not, Rajkumar Rex Singh, in his devastating bowling stint against Arunachal Pradesh in an Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy match, grabbed all the 10 scalps in the innings!

Ending his time on the field with a sensational figure of 9.5-6-10-11, he managed to hit the timber 5 times, trapped two for LBW and three were caught.

https://twitter.com/hi_paresh/status/1073441676969025536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1073441676969025536&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.india.com%2Fsports%2Fmanipur-pacer-rex-singh-emulates-anil-kumbles-historic-feat-scalps-ten-wickets-in-an-innings-against-arunachal-pradesh-in-cooch-behar-u-19-trophy-match-watch-3480405%2F

The left-armer boasts of some serious pace, rhythm and can also swing the ball significantly. His action resembles that of Irfan Pathan as he goes for a slight jump before the release.

Rex’s destructive spell sent shockwaves through the cricket fraternity with people wanting him in Virat Kohli’s squad already!

Perfect 10: Manipur's Rex Singh's fiery spell.

This Manipur boy claimed 10 wickets with his smooth action and beautiful in swingers. Watch as he sends the stumps flying in a Cooch Behar Trophy game against Arunachal Pradesh.
📽️📽️https://t.co/C41mEewQTj pic.twitter.com/sI6jIdiiNv

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) December 13, 2018

Selectors, take note.

https://twitter.com/GabbbarSingh/status/1073784077717782529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1073784077717782529&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scoopwhoop.com%2Fmanipuri-rex-singh-splendid-innings%2F

He might be there soon.

Superb Bowling 👌

Manipur Rex Singh's fiery spell takes Perfect 10 👍👍

He Should be in Indian Team

Watch 👇👇pic.twitter.com/HzqNwhbvuL

— Mahesh Joshi (@MaheshJoshi_MJ) December 15, 2018

Breathtaking stuff!

Rex Singh from Manipur. Whoa #INDvAUShttps://t.co/vFrAdo85BC

— Arun Singh अरुन सिंह (@upwala_bhaiya) December 15, 2018

Look at the in-swingers!

Awesome 💪🏻 #Unstoppable 😁 #RexSinghhttps://t.co/JVeSqI3FOC https://t.co/nlvYg0DIss

— Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@rajeev_mp) December 15, 2018

You bet.

The great @wasimakramlive would be so happy to see this amazing performance by Rex Singh from Manipur. He took all 10 wickets in an innings. What an amazing swing bowling. Hope he improves upwards and onwards. #10wickets #swingbowling https://t.co/qgUjTzA3lg

— Savan K Parmar (@savanparmar) December 15, 2018

He is no ordinary bowler.

What a spell! https://t.co/m6ya0uoM5o

— Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) December 15, 2018

Looks like Irfan Pathan in his heydays!

This young boy from Manipur who took 10 wickets in an innings reminds one of @IrfanPathanhttps://t.co/ldm2Tr2P1o

— Moulin (@Moulinparikh) December 12, 2018

Manipur’s got talent.

#Perfect10 Manipuri U19 fast bowler's 10 wicket spell… he'll remind you of Wasim Akram!

-> "Manipur's Rex Singh's fiery 10 wicket spell with his smooth action & beautiful in swingers in match against AP" via @BCCIdomestic #cricket #bowlinghttps://t.co/rrTxMpHNFL

— Amit Ranjan (@amitranjan) December 15, 2018

We can see a lot of bids coming.

#IPL ka hot pick #RexSingh https://t.co/DDtpmILWb2

— Mahendra Soni (@iammony) December 15, 2018

Rex – remember the name.

@BCCI @imVkohli @RaviShastriOfc @bhogleharsha Please get him to play for #India asap. His name is Rex Singh #RexSingh #RawTalent #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rdp7QWnQcH

— Atif Hussain (@atifhussain4911) December 15, 2018

Multi-talented.

A bowler who can move the ball in the air at pace is worth their weight in gold. Amazing bowling! #RexSingh https://t.co/TPJ1yJ3uEz

— Ahmed Bise (@BiseAhmed) December 15, 2018

We hope he capitalizes on the start.

What a name. Rex Singh. Something about left arm fast bowling having artistic qualities. https://t.co/fVYk0pKsJM

— Zerin Rahiman (@ajaxheart) December 15, 2018

Earlier this year, Rex made his List-A debut against Mizoram in the Vijay Hazare trophy. The teenager excelled immediately with a five-wicket haul and announced himself to the world. Talking about his experience, the promising talent has played in two Ranji seasons as well.

With all the ingredients in place, we won’t be surprised if the lad makes it through the IPL to the Indian dressing room!