Indian cricket's unsung hero bids adieu to cricket rather unexpectedly on a low key note (so typical of the man himself) prior to the final Test in Nagpur! :(
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Indian cricket's unsung hero bids adieu to cricket rather unexpectedly on a low key note (so typical of the man himself) prior to the final Test in Nagpur! :(
I am very sad for Kumble - THE REAL MATCH WINNER... for the way he was made to retire... atleast he shud hav retired after the 4th test with the trophy .... a consolation for his bowling contributions.
Anil Kumble :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Saurav Ganguly - Finished
Kumble - Finished
Next in line - Dravid .. his form is not convincing
Laxman ... appappo 50, 100 adichuduraru
Sachin "Thala" Tendulkar - missed another 50 today :hammer: .. unnai thookka evanachum irukkananu parthuduvoam.. u play until 2011 world cup :wink: Then we all lose interest in cricket 8-)
ohhhh Baratha Mathave.. oru Indhiya Kudimaganai ippadiya padhi series'il retire aaga veippadhu..... so sad... :(
sathiya sodhanai ---- now to Dravid
I think Anil Kumble was very clever in announcing his retirement after this test. With an injured hand(even though not his bowling hand) again it would have been a big discussion to leave someone to include Harbhajan. Anyway jumbo would have been the expendable so he should have thought a lot about it and announced his retirement
It is really sad to see him retire this way, forced by injury mainly and lack of form temporarily. Being a man of dignity, honesty, commitment and passion, he took his own decision though it may look forced. He was frank enough to admit that his body is not able to go through the grind of test cricket.
The Greatness of Kumble is exemplified by the immense respect of his team mates as also the opposition. During his long caree, he has played the game hard but never crossed the limits. A great Ambassador for the game and a role model and a legend :notworthy:
Anil Kumble, take a bow. He was deadly in the 90s to say the least and this decision has come at the right time. His biggest achievement as a captain should be the perth victory. Biggest achievement in an ODI has to be the Hero cup victory. There are way too many incidents in tests, nothing can beat the tenner :bow:
http://cricket.timesofindia.indiatim...ow/3665878.cms
As Anil Kumble
ended his 18 long years of illustrious career, the outgoing India captain didn't forget the practice he has followed at his favouri
Kumble & Sachin
Anil Kumble is hugged by Sachin Tendulkar on the final day of the third Test match between India and Australia in New Delhi on Sunday, November 2, 2008. (AP Photo)
te venue Ferozeshah Kotla for the last nine years.
When Kumble came out to bowl for the last time on Sunday, Sachin Tendulkar walked up to him to take his cap and give it to the umpire. An emotional Kumble told him "one last time" to end the tradition that started in 1999 when the leg-spinner bagged a 'Perfect 10' in an innings against Pakistan.
In what started as a good-luck charm became a tradition which the two stalwarts always maintained whenever they played at the Kotla.
And on Sunday, it was indeed an emotional moment for the two, as Tendulkar took Kumble's cap one last time.
"Today when he took the cap, I said to him, 'one last time'. It all started here in 1999 when he took the cap from me and said you'll get a wicket this over. That continued till today but unfortunately I didn't get a wicket in the last hour," an emotional Kumble said as he bid adieu to international cricket.
His sudden decision took the cricketing fraternity by surprise and also nothing could have been arranged by the Indian cricket board to give a fitting farewell to a great cricketer, who showed extraordinary courage and commitment on the field.
A good Sunday crowd went numb when the two giant screens flashed a one-liner saying "Anil Kumble has decided to retire after this match and will not travel to Nagpur for the final Test," but soon raised slogans hailing Kumble.
But Kumble remained unmoved. Whether it was bowling with a broken jaw in 2002 or with 11 stitches on his little left finger, he has always been a fighter and lived up to it even in his last outing.
Kumble was given a huge standing ovation when he led the team for the last time on to the field in the second innings. His team mates cheered him and the Australians patted him.
When he came out to face the media sporting the faded India cap, he looked emotional and despite so many achievements over the years he stood with all humility.
"This cap means a lot to me. I've cherished this cap. It's a very proud privilege to have got this. I know how hard I had to fight to get this cap and how hard it is to play at the international level. It's a proud moment to represent a billion people whose expectations keep rising each time you go out there," he said.
"It's not easy to satisfy all those people who are watching. But I'd like to thank all those people for the affection they have showered on me and the Indian cricket team. There have been tough times and rough moments, we have given the fans some sad moments and sorrow, too, but we've also given them happiness."
Even on his last day on the field he tried to be a fighter, but felt that the energy has waned with time.
"I fought that, I took various painkillers and tried all sorts of things, but ultimately the injury to the hand said 'enough now.' It was the right time to move on," were his last few words sporting the India cap.
initially i was worried as to why he quit half way thru the series - but he had already decided to quit after this series :?. if not for the injury he cud have gone out with a winning series and cup - hope the bcci mgmt call him to nagpur when we lift the cup (hopefully)
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Anil Kumble: It's a tough decision when you have played 18 years of cricket and been so competitive. But my body helped making the decision and also, this injury. I had already made the decision yesterday. Esp.. as I knew I won't be hundred percent for the next game. I had already decided to leave the game after this series any way.
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Was shocked a bit to see him go half way thru' the series. Its the right decision. A true champion of a player... :clap: :clap: :clap: All the best for your post retirement life.
http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/nov/02stats.htm
ANIL KUMBLE :notworthy: :thumbsup:
We are proud to have a cricketer like u :yes:
Total wkts: 619 (Home - 350, Away - 269)
V Bangladesh: 15
V Zimbabwe: 38
Total wkts (excluding Ban & zim): 566.
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Muralitharan:
Total wkts: 756
BAN: 76, Zim: 87
Wkts (Exc. Ban & Zim): 593
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KUMBLE :notworthy:
Both Murali & Kumble are almost close in this.
He is a real champion, fighter. How can we forget the match in which despite of his broken jaw he bowled brilliantly and took the wicket of Lara. :clap:
His 10 wickets @ Kotla a decade ago, Hero cup victory and Perth test victory are :notworthy: He would have thought of a series win farewell but then due to his injury he was forced to take the decision immediately. Anyway right decision at the right time! :clap: :notworthy:
very gutsy decision from a gutsy man 8-)
It is good for the interest of cricket that sourav and kumble have retired.
wish sachin, dravid and laxman retire soon.
Shabbaa :fatigue:Quote:
Originally Posted by leosimha
:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
please wake up soon otherwise it will be too late for you to realise the "truth" obviously. :PQuote:
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
leosimha,Quote:
Originally Posted by leosimha
cricket la scorecard nu oru matter irukku.. adha eppavacham paathadhunda??? illa, summa "endha team ethana goal pottuchu" nu mattum paathuttu poiduveengala?
sachin and laxman might have scored good runs in the current ongoing series (yes I do see the scorecard often :D )Quote:
Originally Posted by crajkumar_be
but there are many other players waiting to occupy their places, hmm...many might say they can't equal sachin, sourav, dravid, kumble and laxman. but the game is very demanding and newer players like Dhoni can handle the pressure well and do enjoy with a cool head.
so sachin plays well - but as many are waiting outside he must leave the team - point 1Quote:
Originally Posted by leosimha
second point - people waiting outside can handle pressure better than sachin
is it?
dhoolma dhool !
leo..for ur info - -sachin should be the player who had experienced the highest pressure on feild and the only player who lived upto the expectations of millions and millions of people!
nangellam pressureye bedsheeta pothi padukuravainga
Leo :notthatway: Sachin should play till 2011 WC and dravid for atleast a couple of years... Laxman oda fitness levella avare innum oru 6 mnths la retire aanalum aacharya pada onnum illai
Vivasaayi,
yes, sachin is capable of handling pressure and we have seen him in many games but the outcome of the result. we need to win major matches.
in my point of view, there are many younger players who are ready to play as a team to substantiate the pressure and win major matches in future.
sachin all alone took the pressure but he could have done better had he substantiated the pressure.
anyways my views might be wrong but the players under the able leadership of Dhoni are ready to conquer more heights.
Naan emoticon mattumdhaan potten. Thoongaradhu neengadhan.Quote:
Originally Posted by leosimha
Yaarellam waiting list-la irukkaanga?? Idhenna railway reservation-a :huh:Quote:
Originally Posted by leosimha
There have always been many players waiting to occupy others' places in cricket. This is not something new. It is because those who are in the team score consistently that they retain their places (mostly) rather than pave the way for others who are waiting. Thats why SRT is still playing and Sujith Somasunder and Vijay Bharadwaj are not. This is not a fashion show to have a parade young men! There is someone waiting to replace Dhoni too - so, and chances are he is younger than Dhoni... so, Dhoni-a drop pannidalaama? EKSIQuote:
Originally Posted by leosimha
Let merit decide, not age. If any of them feel they aren't giving their best or if they start performing badly over a period of time, they will (have to) quit. unga wish will be answered then, not now.:)
adhu seri, idhellam edhukku naan sollitrukkeno? If scores are not enough for you, i guess nothing will ever be :notworthy:
I seriouslt don't know or I might be wrong if I say Sachin shouldn't play for ODI. I really doubt if he will play for another 3 years and retire after 2011 WC.Quote:
Originally Posted by villan007
Dravid and Laxman - no ways for ODI.
neenga sosiyara?Quote:
Originally Posted by leosimha
illa has cricket been played in any other planet apart from earth, that the rest of us arent aware of???
Dhoni is a good captain, good batsman and now he is becoming good wicket-keeper also. what India needs is players with multi-role or multi-abilities.
Going by leosimha's logic,
players in the team should step out in the interest of the team because there are others waiting in the queue. And according to leo's vision, the players waiting outside will have better ability to handle pressure.So, ultimately,there will never be anyone in the team and it will be a constant state of people leaving to make way for people in the queue - phew! vicious cycle
You mean we need 11 Dhoni's? Or do you mean the people waiting in the queue are all all-rounders? Or Dhoni oruthare podhuma? onniyume purila :confused2:Quote:
Originally Posted by leosimha
:lol: :rotfl:
what I said was we need a team which has multi-abilities. Even a VC who can give very good inputs to the C.
epdi.. ore team cricket/football rendium aadanuma :roll:Quote:
Originally Posted by leosimha
apdi irundhaa naladhu thaaneQuote:
Originally Posted by villan007
but what I meant was the batsmen should be very good fielders atleast.
Indian team should improve a lot in fielding.
we need an all-rounder at any cost.
and consistent bowlers who can take wickets at the same time bowl economically.
also these players should maintain their fitness and shouldn't get injured time and often. :D
still u r remembering these fellows :notworthy:Quote:
Originally Posted by crajkumar_be
marakoodiya maadhiryua somasundar aadunaru.. somma opening erangi mannu maari dhaka la (or Sharjah ? ) nikkalaQuote:
Originally Posted by HonestRaj
Villain. .I remember that match vs pak... Somu + Sidhu opened the innings.. 5 overs 7 or 9 runs.. then somu sir'ah thookittanga.. then came Sachin & scored a century.. sidhu kooda nalla score pannaru & eventually india crossed 300 .. at that time 300 is a very good score :DQuote:
Originally Posted by villan007
Vikram Rathore'nu oruthan irundhan :lol:
Expert in giving catch practice to the slip cordonQuote:
Originally Posted by HonestRaj
Sachin retire aaganuma?! Sometimes I think.. yenda India T20 worldcup win pannuchu? :(
:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by crajkumar_be
Sachin,ganguly illathathala nan antha series-e pakkala...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sanguine Sridhar