Former Indian cricketers pay tribute to Sunil Joshi – Cricket News Update
Former Indian cricketers have paid rich tribute to the Karnataka left-arm spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sunil-Joshi-c91853, who on Thursday, formally called it a day on his playing career.
Legendary India spinner Anil Kumble, who also shared the state team’s dressing room with Joshi, called the departing player an “exceptional cricketer” who will be missed by Karnataka cricket.
Kumble, the former Indian skipper said that for someone who came from a small town like Gadag, it was a fantastic achievement to make a mark for himself, not only at domestic level, but also in international cricket.
“He was an exceptional all-rounder and will be missed by the Karnataka team," said the Karnataka State Cricket Association president, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750," he added further.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bapu-Krishnarao-Venkatesh-Prasad-c47275, another big name of Indian cricket, hailing from Karnataka, called the retiree a “son of soil” and a great servant of Karnataka cricket.
"Joshi is the true son of the soil. He has been a great servant of Karnataka cricket," said the former Indian pacer, who accompanied Joshi on his way to the dais at the P2 Hall of M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday to bid farewell to the game.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229, the 39-year-old former Indian batsman and skipper, who bid farewell to international cricket in March earlier this year, was also full of praise for the left-arm orthodox bowler.
“...he has been an ornament of the game, and of Indian cricket," said Dravid, who had also captained http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Joshi-c69506 at various occasions in domestic cricket.
“Anyone who has played with you will always recognise your contributions and I wish you the very best," he added further.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Javagal-Srinath-c66513, the 42-year-old former Indian pace bowler, said that the left-armer had been inspiration for him during his cricketing days, to stay away from home and continue practicing in tough conditions.
"Staying in Bangalore was difficult for me, I used to suggest Joshi that we go back to our respective places. But Joshi wouldn't budge and that encouraged me stay on and continue training," said Srinath.
The 42-year-old http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Karnataka-c801 spinner, who played 15 Tests and 69 One Day Internationals for India between 1996 and 2001, holds a fantastic record at the domestic level. From 160 first-class appearances Joshi grabbed 615 scalps at an impressive average of 25.12.
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