Anil Kumble, who had the 18-year long international career, is widely deemed as one of the greatest cricketers to have come out from India. A thorough gentleman on and off the field, the former leg-spinner is adored and admired by one and all in the cricketing fraternity.
On Tuesday (October 9), Kumble once again gave the glimpse of his classy nature when one of his fans was feeling shy to approach him on the flight.
Sohini Mitter, a journalist by profession tweeted: "The legendary Anil Kumble in my BLR-MUM flight. Glanced at him once and was reminded of that game in West Indies where he bowled with a bandaged jaw. Teared up a bit. Gawwddd, I'm such a sucker for cricket memories." She further wrote, "I want to go up to @anilkumble1074 and say a 'Thank You' for all the joy, all the victories, all the memories. But, I am getting cold feet".
The legendary @anilkumble1074 in my BLR-MUM flight. Glanced at him once and was reminded of that game in West Indies where he bowled with a bandaged jaw. Teared up a bit. Gawwddd, I'm such a sucker for cricket memories. ????
— Sohini (@Mittermaniac) October 9, 2018
I want to go up to @anilkumble1074 and say a 'Thank You' for all the joy, all the victories, all the memories. But, I am getting cold feet.
— Sohini (@Mittermaniac) October 9, 2018
Kumble may not be a Twitter savvy person but he was kind enough to reply Sohini.
“Please feel free to come over and say hi after take off @Mittermaniac” Kumble quoted tweeted.
Please feel free to come over and say hi after take off @Mittermaniac https://t.co/z2xdKF2wij
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 9, 2018
OMG. OMG. Coming in a bit, Sir.
— Sohini (@Mittermaniac) October 9, 2018
Dreams do come true.
— Sohini (@Mittermaniac) October 9, 2018
Later she shared the picture of Anil Kumble giving an autograph on the boarding pass.
Will have to get a boarding pass framed now. Thank you, @anilkumble1074. Someday I want to learn humility from you. pic.twitter.com/YbcJP1s8hi
— Sohini (@Mittermaniac) October 9, 2018
Kumble had represented India in 132 Tests and 271 ODIs. While the Karnataka born leggie had scalped 619 wickets in red-ball cricket, he had taken 337 wickets in the 50-over format.