Another great bows out and it is time for another grand farewell and more fond memories. I don't think anyone will ever forget Anil Kumble bowling with indomitable spirit and passion with a fractured jaw or his extremely transparent determination and sheer pride in the Kotla test that ended today.
Well, here's a real neat article written by who else but Rahul Dravid who has probably played the most games alongside Kumble both in first-class and international games combined. And I suppose this little paragraph embedded in an article that clearly reflects the admiration that Dravid has for the man, says it all:
Well, here's a real neat article written by who else but Rahul Dravid who has probably played the most games alongside Kumble both in first-class and international games combined. And I suppose this little paragraph embedded in an article that clearly reflects the admiration that Dravid has for the man, says it all:
His attitude makes him a dream to captain. When I led against New Zealand in 2003 at Mohali and we lost the toss and had to bowl first on a flat wicket, not once did Anil complain. Occasionally a bowler, faced with an unresponsive wicket, might give up mentally, but not Anil; never did he say, "Rahul, give me a break." He just bowled on and on. He does not know what giving up means.You can say that again, Dravid.
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Kumble will be missed. He's one of India's greats.
Farewell...we'll miss u jumbo
I too wrote about him....
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Kumble is so great and yet so humble. It is such a rare combination. And believe me, we were at the Firoz Shah Kotla for that test match when this was announced and did wait till the end to give give him a farewell... Good luck with all your future endeavors Kumble!
He really was a born match winner. India are doing ok without him though!
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Kumble was one of the finest bowlers of all time, there was hardly a batsman who may have played him with ease.
His knack of spinning the ball on that pace was an art which I guess Shahid Afridi of Pakistan is employing these days and being succesfull.
Good luck to Kumble.
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Kumble has been a fantastic servant to Indian Cricket.
He will be sorely missed.
A cricketer who gave 100% everytime he played.
We'll miss you Jumbo!
What a player he was.I just can't forget his bowling with fractured jaw.100% cricketer
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