Anil Kumble’s retirement is a setback to Indian cricket and his non-availability is a loss to the team.Cricket lovers were shocked when Dilip Vengsarkar, the former selection committee chairman, advised him to retire for his non-performance on account of some problems. In his career Kumble picked up 619 Test and 337 one-day wickets. This is an enormous achievement. It is good that the BCCI has announced a grand farewell for this cricket legend.
By all accounts, Anil Kumble embodied the essence of the gentleman’s game. Industrious, persevering, dignified, Kumble is a role model for our youngsters in both on-field and off-field behaviour. He has proved that you can win hearts and games without being unduly aggressive or abusive and that there are elegant ways to respond to even malicious comments from opponents. Not many will be able to earn and retain this quantum of goodwill from colleagues, opponents and fans. Cricket lovers everywhere will remember Kumble fondly.
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