Vengsarkar does a U-turn, praises Kumble

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Nagpur: Former selection committee chairman Dilip Vengsarkar on Sunday described Anil Kumble as a true match-winner and an ideal role model for the youngsters.

"Anil has been an all time great bowler for India. His records speaks for themselves. He had a fantastic career. He was a match winner in the truest sense of the word. His conduct for the last 18-19 years has been exemplary. He has been an ideal role model for the youngsters," Vengsarkar said.

Vengsarkar said Kumble's injury might have expedited the decision of his retirement.

"He was injured and probably knew that he won't play the last Test," he said.

Asked about his comments to a news channel on Saturday where he said that the leg-spinner's time was up, Vengsarkar said, "I did say but not in so many words, because all great player set high standard themselves. He knows when to quit."