Kumble Retires!

Old NPAs are being weeded by the BCCI and we are supposed to believe that "Cricketing greats are bidding adieu"

Kumble, if anything, was a prime beneficiary of a twisted "region-based" selection committee that is hell-bent on pushing players that represent their sporting zone or unit. That Kumble played for 18 years is quite amazing, since he bats like a moron, screams at other players when hes' bowling like a frustrated house-wife, and himself fields like a 50-year old. Yes, hes' a thorough gentleman, but that's his education, what qualities does he possess / did he possess to make him into a great sportsperson - none.

What is really disgusting is that while Vishy Anand was achieving the greatest Indian Sports feat, there was NO live telecast, nor any site streaming "live action" especially given that Chess is the simplest sport that can be brodcast using text. Those moves that Anand made were worth hours of debate and understanding, and we missed it completely, instead we cheer for "Jumbo".

Lets' just put up another statistic of "Kumble's run saved off his own bowling v/s the decibels he blurted out when his (disgustingly) straight deliveries were whacked and went past the nearest fielder at the speed of light". Just compare this to the great Vishy Anand and you'd know what I meant in the opening.

Thanks Kumble for being part of Indias' Cricket Team for 18 long years, but No Thanks.