Anil Kumble: The legend of Indian cricket

If ever a list of unsung heroes in Indian cricket was made, Anil Kumble would top that list. I never expected my first serious blog post would be any thing remotely close to what i am posting now. But i just could not hold myself back from sharing my thoughts.

Right from the time he started his career as an Indian cricketer in April 1990, if there is one character that still stands out in him then it is his perseverance. Loads of concentration and a "Never say die" attitude is not far behind. In his illustrious career Kumble has done it all. Right from being only the second bowler in the entire history of world cricket to claim all the 10 wickets in a test innings to scoring a century a Lords. How can anyone forget the match at the FerozShah Kotla!!! And the match against Pakistan in Bangalore where himself and his fellow statesman, Javagal Srinath led India to a dramatic win batting second. The first and the only Indian to take 600 wickets in Test cricket crowns his glory.
His googlies and flippers have bamboozled batsmen all over the world. Call him the "Smiling Assasin" or "The Jumbo", he truly deserves all of them. Mr Dignity 'personified' showed his real attributes post 2nd test at Sydney. Kumble turned out to be the best man at the heat of the affairs. He summed the entire match and the team's feelings by saying "Only one team played with the true spirit of the game". So true. These words will be echoed over and over again.
We might never ever get one more Anil Kumble. Guys its time to salute Him. He truly deserves it! Hats off to you. Just keep going, you are not far away from Warnie and Murali :).

And as for the Australians, Shame on you!!! Watch out ....your worse is yet to come.