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Birthday wishes to greatest match-winner: Gambhir to Kumble, who turns 49 today
YB WEB DESK. Dated: 10/18/2019 10:57:00 AM
New Delhi, Oct 17 Former India captain Anil Kumble is turning 49 today (October 17) and wishes have started to pour in for the legendary leg-spinner from all over the world, including his former teammates. Virender Sehwag posted a quirky birthday wish for Kumble in his own inimitable style. "One of India's greatest ever Match winners and a terrific role model. Sorry for depriving you of your second century @anilkumble1074 Bhai. But I pray that you score a century in real life. Only 51 more to go. come on ..come on Anil Bhai! Happy Birthday," Sehwag tweeted. Former batsman and current BJP lawmaker Gautam Gambhir called Kumble the biggest match-winner for the country and tweeted: "Birthday wishes to India's greatest matchwinner @anilkumble1074! Have learnt so much from you and you are the best leader that I have played under! Thanks for inspiring generations of cricketers". "Wishing you a very special birthday and a wonderful year ahead @anilkumble1074 May God shower you with blessings today and always and I am sure this special day will bring you endless joy and tons of precious memories," former middle-order batsman VVS Laxman tweeted. "Greatest spinner ever played the game. biggest match-winner for india.. happy birthday @anilkumble1074 my bowling partner and guru," India spinner Harbhajan Singh tweeted. Kumble was last week appointed head coach of IPL team Kings XI Punjab for a period of 3 years. He spoke to India Today on Wednesday about the challenges that lay ahead for him in the upcoming season. "I have got another opportunity to work with the players and I am really looking forward to that. In IPL