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Kumble deserves Kudos

Kashmir Times. Dated: 6/23/2017 1:51:46 PM

Dear Editor,
It is surprising that Anil Kumble, a distinguished achiever as a player and as head coach of the Indian team for the last one year delivering outstanding results, has chosen to part ways from the National team with great dignity (KT- June 21 – “Anil Kumble steps down as Indian cricket Team Head coach”). He has shown his mettle as a strong "technician" of Cricket in the field, and a tough fighter. He has his emotional three years where he had to face opposition from members but pressed on with his agenda to improve cricket infrastructure at grassroots. He is a great person in the first place, a great cricketer and has all the qualities a leader should have. He hasn’t shied away from responsibility.
He has experience and has shown great strength of character in difficult situations. He is highly respected, non-controversial and richly deserved for the job. He can carry the team and mould it to achieve the results. No doubt, he might be having a little tough in controlling the known tempered players but he has well managed. Kumble deserves Kudos for his immense contribution which enabled India to attain the No.1 Test position. Authorities must think over to bring back Kumble as our Indian cricket needs his continued contribution in various capacities.
—Vinod C. Dixit,
B-15 Jyotikalash Society, Ahmedabad.