Anil Kumble: Cricket

“It`s truly an honour and privilege to have played in the same era. He will remain an inspiration for the next generations. To become another Anil Kumble one will have to work really, really hard. I have not come across a greater cricketer, who is good so dedicated to his work.”

Anil Kumble

By Sachin Tendulkar.
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“I have no regrets. Whatever happens, happens for good. I have done everything I could on a cricket field. 10 wickets in a match… A century… 600 wickets… Captaincy… I have done everything.”

Anil Kumble

Quoted in Kumble Calls It A day: Quotes... For and By Kumble..., 20 December 2013, Zee News India http://zeenews.india.com/kumble/story.aspx?aid=480775,

“He must have decided (to retire) during the course of the day. He spoke to me during tea time and said that he has decided to call it quits. It`s the end of an era. A lot of players in the team, I cannot tell you the names, were in tears when he told them his decision. It was an emotional moment for the team and me. He was an extraordinary cricketer, a great role model, not only for the youngsters but also for the future generations.”

Anil Kumble

By Krishnamachari Srikanth.
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Decision , Tear , Time , Future

“Other sports can take a cue from cricket too. A generation ago, if anybody had suggested that a player from Ranchi would lead India one day, he would have been laughed at.”

Anil Kumble

India became a sporting nation in the last decade: Kumble

Sport

“If Kumble was born in Australia or England, he would have got much more prominence in world cricket considering his superb record in both forms of the game. Kumble is definitely the best role model for any youngster entering the game.”

Anil Kumble

By Arjuna Ranatunga in "Kumble Calls it a Day: Quotes... For and By Kumble..."

World , Game

“…not just cricket, but the success of athletes in other sports have helped India become a sporting nation.”

Anil Kumble

India became a sporting nation in the last decade: Kumble

Sport , Success , Help

“Anil Kumble is a true fighter, always had this never-say-die attitude and is thoroughly a true gentleman. He never got involved in any controversy and whatever he did he did it to the best of his abilities. He is a great ambassador of cricket.”

Anil Kumble

By Kapil Dev.
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“He is a fantastic a cricketer and a human being who played his game in the right spirit throughout his career. It is a sad day for Indian cricket. It actually came as a shock to us. We will have to wait and watch, how India copes up without Kumble.”

Anil Kumble

By Allan Border.
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Sadness , Game , Waiting

“Kumble was a real, out and out professional. It is definitely a sad day for Indian cricket. You won`t realise the impact of his retirement now but when you won`t hear his name after some days, you will his void. He decided to retire absolutely at the right time. A few days back I wrote in a column that you don`t have to tell Kumble when to retire because being a true gentleman he knows when to take the call. Kumble left the game with utmost respect. He showed his true sportsmanship in Australia.”

Anil Kumble

By Ravi Shastri.
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Sadness , Game , Time

“I would like to congratulate Anil for his long and successful career. He is a great competitor and every single player of my team, who has played against him, is proud of the cricketer. I wish he enjoys his time after the game.”

Anil Kumble

By Ricky Ponting.
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Game , Time , Success

“In 1990 as a teenager I took my first step in cricket and was eager for some kind words in the cricketing world and I then I came across a comment from an accomplished Indian cricket. I quote 'This lad I don't see him winning Test match for India either at home or abroad. He rarely turns the ball, at best he can be restrictive'. The assessment came from Mr Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Two decades of international cricket and 619 Test wicket later, it is indeed a great honour to address this lecture.”

Anil Kumble

India became a sporting nation in the last decade: Kumble

World , Quotes , Home

“He is an extraordinary man with extraordinary career. It`s been a privilege to play with him. It was emotional for all of us but it`s a great time to celebrate the farewell of one of India`s greatest cricketers.”

Anil Kumble

By Rahul Dravid.
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Time

“It is the right time for him to retire, the best time that Kumble would have looked for. He has done a great job for India and is leaving on a high. He has made his debut under me in the state. He has been a dedicated, sincere, honest, disciplined and good thinking and a great champion cricketer and on the basis on these I can say that I have literally seen him grow and establish himself as a icon and a legendary cricketer both on the field and off it.”

Anil Kumble

By Syed Kirmani.
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Thinking , Time , Sincerity

“It is very difficult for somebody to get into his shoes. He is a cricketer who never compromised his dignity and always played with determination.”

Anil Kumble

By Ian Chappell.
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Shoe

“India cricket team realised its number one status, we won the Twenty20 World Cup, The 50-over World Cup and the Champions Trophy. I am proud to be a part of the core group that laid the foundation.”

Anil Kumble

India became a sporting nation in the last decade: Kumble

World , Parting

“I think the writing was in the wall. I could feel it was coming. It think he could have played the Nagpur Test but injury might have expedited his decision. Anyways, India is proud of you and I wish you happy retirement but I think although he has retired from International cricket, he has lots to offer in other aspects of the game.”

Anil Kumble

Bishan Singh Bedi.
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Game , Thinking , Feeling , Decision