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***Official*** India in South Africa
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Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
How is that a chance?
adharcric
International Coach
Karthik is one of the most enthusiastic players I've seen. Very energetic and athletic behind the stumps.
Dravid
International Captain
Flew off the edge and we got people all around the batsman. Probably too quick.
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
Thanks to Shastri, now I know why Kumble is referred to as Jumbo.
adharcric
International Coach
I missed it. Why?
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
Because of the jumbo pace he gets when the ball hits the pitch. And also because he gets lots of wickets on the 4th 5th day.
Dasa
International Vice-Captain
Reckon Shastri was just making the explanation up on the spot.
adharcric
International Coach
Uhh that's pretty lame. Doubt that's the reason.
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
He sounded pretty confident...
adharcric
International Coach
Agreed. SA commentators probably fell for it too.
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
He said the jumbo pace too. But yeah, I forgot to state that part.
EDIT: Basically he meant the jumbo pace and bounce altogether got him the name Jumbo.
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R_D
International Debutant
yeah thats pretty much what i've heard is the reason why he's called jumbo.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Yup, its because how his deliveries are off the pitch.