Hats Off to the true hero of indian cricket, It's been a privilege to watch his bowling and his presence on the field. I think its a sad day for indian cricket and in my life. ------- "Hazaron jaan khurbaan tuj pe - Tu hi saccha beta indian cricket ka"
there may be another leggie coming to match his cricketing skills.But his simplicity,discipline and,determination of the highest order will never be matched in the cricketing world.He is a role model not only for budding sportsmen but to all the youngsters who are aspiring to make it big in life.Success has never gone on to his head during his illustrious carrier.A true gentle man cricketer.Wish him the best in his life.
Dear Kumble Thanks for giving India your best. You are true fighter and a perfect gentleman which is very difficult to find in today's cricket. All the best for future
1.Warne failed against sub continental batsmen. He was hammered by Sidhu,de silva,sachin etc. Whereas Kumble took wickets against every opposition 2.Warnes main wkts were against England and South africa, who were woeful players of spin.Even sehwag would have got wickets against them. Kumble had perfect 10 against pakistan, who were top players of spin 3. Kumble had no great opening bowler. He had to do the job himself. Warne had mcgrath and gillespie. 4.Kumbles batting much better than warnes. Also he has a test hundred in england 5. Kumble had a superb googly, while warne never bowled googly
ALso the fact that KUmble had no history of drug usage, indiscretions, action questioning(like muralitharan) makes him the greatest spin bowler ever. He has brought joy to millions of bengalru guys and Indians!!
Re: Kumble vs Warne: Final thoughts
by Dire Straits on Nov 03, 2008 10:35 AM
1. Warne failed only against India. Warne have virtually killed other teams from the sub-continent like Pakistan.
2. Warne have performed against each and every team except India. Warne took most of his wickets on non spinning tracks outside the sub-continent, while Kumble took most of his wickets on spinning tracks in the sub-continent.
3. True.
4. In Test cricket Kumble averages 17.77 with the bat, while Warne averages 17.32
5. Warne have more variations and deliveries than Kumble can even dream of.
mcgrath, warne might b gret but not the greatest cz of thr sledging and their attitude. the way kumble handled the sydney test and its aftermath just sets him apart and a different league altogether. hats off. certainly made us proud more than one way.
Re: kumbles attitude sets him apart
by raj on Nov 03, 2008 08:33 AM
true. like ian chappell had said, being so competitive, AND keeping his cool is a difficult task, something which warne, mcgrath failed in doing.
Anil Kumble is the greatest match winner India has produced....not Sunil Gavaskar, not Kapil, not Sachin and not Rahul Dravid..
The greatest matchwinner will undoubtedly be Anil Kumble....whether it is his 6 for 12 vs West Indies in Hero cup final in 1993, whether is is his 7 wicket haul in Sri Lanka in 1993, whether it is his 21 wickets in 3 test against england in 1993 or his 10 for 74 against Pak...he was a deadly matchwinner!!
Anil.......you were an AMAZING bowler man!!!!!!! At your peak, the fastish straight full length ball was the most potent wicket taking delivery i have seen....you were the only bowler i could predict or anticipate a wicket falling.....you could run through a high class opposition...Chennai 2004 against Australia 136 for no wicket and they were 235 all out.....cos you took 7 for 36 in a deadly spell of spin!!!
Re: There will never be another Anil Kumbke!!!!
by Samir Niljikar on Nov 03, 2008 08:24 AM
Well said...Dont forget his spell after he broke his jaw in Antigua and came out to bowl and took Lara's wicket
Good bye! mr.Kumble-you really excelled as a gentleman cricketeer and i am sure the youngsters following you will see greatsuccess-thank you and may you enjoy your life with health and family happiness.
Re: IS ANIL KUMBLE AND HINDU, MUSLIM, CHRISTIAN OR SIKH !!!!
by Sikandar Mala on Nov 03, 2008 03:09 AM
wow..what a brain Adibadla! this is how you try to split India?? Idiot! all india is proud of anil irrepsetice religion, region or caste or creed!! morons like you by asking all this dumb questions, create a seed of division!! Grow up!! Idiot! we have seen enough of your rants on this website!! you are nothing but a divider in a mask of trying to be rational!! india should watch out for people like you who spit venom in the disguise of questions!! Grow up!!
Re: IS ANIL KUMBLE AND HINDU, MUSLIM, CHRISTIAN OR SIKH !!!!
by Shankar R on Nov 03, 2008 01:44 AM
And even if they did not, you will have to remind everyone about this totally unrelated topic under the pretext of saying someone in this board will ask this.
Re: IS ANIL KUMBLE AND HINDU, MUSLIM, CHRISTIAN OR SIKH !!!!
by Soumitree Ghose on Nov 03, 2008 04:20 AM
use this forum not just to spk ur mind - but to spk sensibly and add to the discussion. dont detract from it.
