da lvbet： Anil Kumble has made it clear that he has no immediate plans of retiringfrom international cricket
Wisden CricInfo staff17-Jun-2003Anil Kumble has made it clear that he has no immediate plans of retiringfrom international cricket. In an interview to , Kumblesaid that he would continue to play for India as long as he was motivatedand keen. He dismissed speculation about his future, saying, “when they sayretirement plans, probably people don’t want me to play.”Kumble conceded that fitness would play a major role in determining the timeof his exit. “I guess I will see how my body feels; I can’t pin pointanything. You can never say what is in store for your future.”At the same time, Kumble praised Andrew Leipus, the team physiotherapist,and Adrian le Roux, the trainer, for the work they put in with the team.”having Andrew [Leipus] around has also definitely helped, not just thecricketers who just bowl or bat day in and out, but also the younger guys.”He was sympathetic about trainer le Roux’s decision to quit team India,while stressing the importance of the work le Roux did. “I’m disappointed;obviously we will miss him. It’s a difficult decision for him, I guess. Iwas reading his reports; he had to take family decisions as well as that ofa trainer. We really enjoyed his training methods and are still followingthat. He has imbibed a fitness culture in the young boys and I am sure itwill continue. He has done a great job, although he was here only for ashort time.”Kumble looked forward to New Zealand’s forthcoming tour of India, havinglast played for India in the World Cup. “I am really enjoying this break,trying to get back to fitness. I had a good holiday with my family, so it’sbeen good so far. Still, two more months to go before we start the domesticseason. I am looking forward to these two months and will take it day byday, follow the routine and see how it goes.”