Well deserved recognition! His 10 wicket haul against Pakistan in Delhi in 1999 is unforgettable!
[h=1]Anil Kumble to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame[/h] Thu, Feb 19 2015
Anil Kumble, India's leading wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs, will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Kumble will become only the fourth Indian after Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Bishan Singh Bedi to bag this honour.
Kumble's induction will take place at Melbourne on Sunday, where India take on South Africa in their World Cup encounter. As part of the induction, Kumble will receive a commemorative cap during the innings break of the match.
Speaking about it, Kumble said, "It's an honour to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Indeed, it will be a great moment of pride to receive it during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. I deem it as a great privilege to join the list of great cricketing luminaries."
ICC Chief Executive David Richardson congratulated Kumble on his induction. "Anil was an outstanding international cricketer, a very well-respected opponent, a great statesman for his country and a role model for millions of aspiring cricketers. He played hard but within the spirit of the game. His performance and record speak volumes for his tenacity, commitment, endurance and service to the game."
Along with Kumble, Betty Wilson, one of the greatest women's cricketers of all-time, will also be given the honour posthumously.
Anil Kumble to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame - Cricbuzz
[h=1]Anil Kumble to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame[/h] Thu, Feb 19 2015
Anil Kumble, India's leading wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs, will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Kumble will become only the fourth Indian after Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Bishan Singh Bedi to bag this honour.
Kumble's induction will take place at Melbourne on Sunday, where India take on South Africa in their World Cup encounter. As part of the induction, Kumble will receive a commemorative cap during the innings break of the match.
Speaking about it, Kumble said, "It's an honour to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Indeed, it will be a great moment of pride to receive it during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. I deem it as a great privilege to join the list of great cricketing luminaries."
ICC Chief Executive David Richardson congratulated Kumble on his induction. "Anil was an outstanding international cricketer, a very well-respected opponent, a great statesman for his country and a role model for millions of aspiring cricketers. He played hard but within the spirit of the game. His performance and record speak volumes for his tenacity, commitment, endurance and service to the game."
Along with Kumble, Betty Wilson, one of the greatest women's cricketers of all-time, will also be given the honour posthumously.
Anil Kumble to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame - Cricbuzz
