it is time that Indian Legends learn from the mess that Kumble made of his exit and realise that everyone has a shelf life and bow it before being forced out by others or embarassing oneself.
Re: Kumble tribute
by Talisman on Nov 03, 2008 09:30 PM
We don't see any mess. You have to clarify where you see the mess.
Tendu, Lax, Gangs, Dravid are still the best we have. I dare you to put up a name to replace them. If you can show me one cricketer that has shown consistancy in domestic cricket and play for more than 20 overs (not even 50 overs), ready to play test matches that would be great.
Otherwise, you better go around watching 20-20 and not mess with test crciket.
Re: Kumble tribute
by Nagavarappu Narsu Laxman on Nov 03, 2008 09:31 PM
Raina, Sharma, or Badri can ably replace Ganguly. He is retiring after this series.
Re: Kumble tribute
by Sanjay on Nov 03, 2008 09:55 PM
By miles they will not be ably replace Sourav at its best. Only Gambhir can in the batting point of view. Sourav not only contributed with his bat at times with ball and more importantly his spirit which he inculcated in the team at the dire state. Equaly no one right now can replace Kumble as a brilliant match winner and fighter. We all salute him.
I fully agree with the remarks of Mr. Bishan Singh Bedi that the writing was on wall for Kumble. But to my my mind he still has retired gracefully.
Neverthless we must salute him not for one reason - for having taken record 619 wickets. But there are other reasons too like his long non controversial career, his passion, his commitment, despite his limited abilities, which we have seen on many occasions like the one with broken jaw in West Indies and recently in India with stitched fingers, his never say die attitude. Though he did have 2-3 bad series but with Kumble one always knew that he would not like to remain as a burden on team. I salute you for the commitment and service done done to India. Players like deserve the love, respect, adulation and reception which was given at Kotla. Wish you best of luck in future.
Re: retire with honour
by Sanjay on Nov 03, 2008 09:15 PM
GOOD GESTURE FROM BCCI TO A PATRIOT AND HONEST PLAYER WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED HANDSOMELY TO INDIAN CRICKET'S CAUSE? YOU ARE A FOOL AND LIVING IN FOOLS PARADISE.
Re: retire with honour
by Sandip Das on Nov 03, 2008 09:19 PM
You have to politicaly perfect and yes man of BCCI so that they can fulfill their vested interest and supporter of provincialism. In these aspects Sourav failed miserable.
Am typing msg for the first time in my life in dis board. Reason is "Jumbo". Discussion boards are flooded with love on our "Kumble", revealing that you are a perfect 10 off field too. You are a TRUE ROLE MODEL for current and future Taare Zameen Par....... We bow to you with lot of love in our hearts. Gud Luck for your retired life........
Salute Great Cricketer Kumble ..... 1st most respectable and morale(value) based cricketer of India. Who listened his heart. Listen karnataka's mean minded guys ... He played for India, represented India, Son of India.
Re: Salute anil Kumble
by Yogaguru on Nov 03, 2008 08:23 PM
So what there is every reason for Kannadigs to love him and speak for him. By the way, are you Bihari by any chance?
anil kumble is more than the sum of his parts.many thngs hv been told since yesterday abt him being a match winner,a warhorse.all r true.but,as a fan,i can say that his retirement brings down curtains on one of the 'few good things' in cricket.Congratulations Ani,for being Anil Kumble
