da realsbet： From Rohit Naimpally, United States of America As the tributes pour in and Kumble’s long career begins to be viewed through the sepia-tinted lens of hindsight, a number of different accounts will be given of Kumble’s true legacy to Indian
da poker： Cricinfo25-Feb-2013Rohit Naimpally, United States of America
As the tributes pour in and Kumble’s long career begins to be viewed through the sepia-tinted lens of hindsight, a number of different accounts will be given of Kumble’s true legacy to Indian cricket.For me, Kumble has always represented a refreshing anomaly in Indian cricket: in a country that obsesses over cricket stars blessed with natural talent, Kumble taught us all the virtue of gritty workmanship. He lacked the breathtaking divinity of a Tendulkar, the delicate craftsmanship of a Laxman, the cheeky connivance of a Prasanna, or even the derring-do of a Kapil Dev. Yet, Jumbo won us matches all the same, proving that blood, sweat, toil and tears, while not fashionable, are certainly an integral part of any winning side.The oft-trumpeted stars of the next generation (flamboyant Yuvraj, supremely gifted Rohit Sharma, et al.) would do well to take a leaf – indeed, leaves aplenty – out of Kumble’s book. Rahul Dravid, a Karnataka teammate of Kumble’s not dissimilar in his approach to the game, did so, with the results plain for all to see.Finally, in a game that often calls for sporting gentleman, Kumble was in fact, a gentlemanly sportsman. The images from this Kotla evening may eventually be relegated to the odd sports montage, but the sport should- nay, must- ensure that Kumble’s legacy burns on as bright as ever.