Kumble announces ODI retirement

[silentstriker]

The man averages 18.36 in Tests won by India. He has won more tests for India than our entire illustrious batting line up combined. Add to the fact that he is finally doing better overseas, and he is bowling as good as ever in Tests. I would say he probably has two years left, I think.

And I find it interesting that all these reports of senior players being unhappy or being generally egomaniacs bastards, generally exclude him.

He should have been given a chance to captain India a long time ago.

 

[Richard]

Yep. Was amazed Dravid got the job ahead of him.

BTW - there's a reason he's won more matches than the brilliant batting-line-ups. Bowlers win matches, not batsmen.

 

[silentstriker]

Yep. Was amazed Dravid got the job ahead of him.

BTW - there's a reason he's won more matches than the brilliant batting-line-ups. Bowlers win matches, not batsmen.

Oh, agreed. But a lot of people in India don't realize it. Perhaps pup doesn't either. And he's been our only bowler that's been capable of doing it too.

 

[Richard]

Bhajji did in 1 series at the very least.

 

[silentstriker]

Bhajji did in 1 series at the very least.

True, but I can't stand him, and he can't compare to Kumble in terms of reliability.

 

[Richard]

Those 2 are, of course, unrelated...

 

[silentstriker]

Those 2 are, of course, unrelated...

No, actually, they aren't. I hate him so much that he probably can't do anything right in my eyes. I admit my bias.

He's as subpar spinner who'll never be consistently good in Test cricket. His attitude sucks, he chucks his doosra and generally is a whiny little sissy with a false bravado that just rubs me the wrong way.

 

[Richard]

I can think of very few bowlers I'd prefer on a spin-receptive surface.

And TBH, I couldn't give a flying **** about whether or not he chucks his Doosra.

 

[silentstriker]

I can think of very few bowlers I'd prefer on a spin-receptive surface.

Not with the Kookabura.

And TBH, I couldn't give a flying **** about whether or not he chucks his Doosra.

Considering all bowlers chuck their doosra, it's a moot point. Regardless.....

 

[Richard]

Not with the Kookabura.

I don't really mind what ball it is, TBH.

Considering all bowlers chuck their doosra, it's a moot point. Regardless.....

Saqlain never got any accusations. And he's the only other one to bowl it with any real effect.

 

[silentstriker]

I don't really mind what ball it is, TBH.

But Harbhajan does. He can't grip the Kookabura well, and he is very ineffective with it.

 

[Richard]

Get something done with his fingers, then, TBH.

And out of interest - how often has he bowled on turners with a Kookaburra?

 

[silentstriker]

Get something done with his fingers, then, TBH.

No idea what can be done. But he admits the problem.

I think I know what the problem is, but I don't see a solution.

 

[Richard]

Well there's only one thing that can be done... get his fingers more visceral and less slippery.

 

[silentstriker]

Well there's only one thing that can be done... get his fingers more visceral and less slippery.

Or, admit that he is crap and move on.

 

[adharcric]

?

I was trying to point out Kumble's 10-fer.

 

[adharcric]

No, actually, they aren't. I hate him so much that he probably can't do anything right in my eyes. I admit my bias.

He's as subpar spinner who'll never be consistently good in Test cricket. His attitude sucks, he chucks his doosra and generally is a whiny little sissy with a false bravado that just rubs me the wrong way.

Uhh yeah.

 

[adharcric]

Or, admit that he is crap and move on.

Really hate him don't you?

 

[silentstriker]

Uhh yeah.

Yea, thats the false bravado after he was clearly out and didn't want to go.

 

[silentstriker]

Really hate him don't you?

Yea, quite irrationally sometimes I admit. But can't stand him.