For sure this news has been a shock to me and delight for the likes of Sumit of Cricketkeeper blog that Anil Kumble has finally decided to retire instantly from the Test cricket. End of an era, end of 19 years of winning the games single handedly and moreso the end of gentlemen spirit of cricket in India. End of tremendous mental strength and ability to evade pain and yet play for the sake of the team....
On the other hand a decision taken instantly to let team go with 11 best fit players in the last Test with a chance to seal the series albeit now with a new skipper and not so good heir apparent. Not many players are able to do that. Anil has been one cricketer who has been India's greatest match winner....
Adios Anil and tonnes of thanks for the wonderful memories of 619 wkts and 134 Test matches and countless winning spells in the Tests home and abroad....
A detailed post to follow......
