Former Team India coach and legendary spin bowler Anil Kumble met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at the latter’s camp office in Tadepalli.
The former bowler, who is from Karnataka state, also presented the CM with a gift. In this gift, Anil Kumble captured 10 milestones in his career in a photo, framed their details and presented it to Jagan. The CM also honoured the veteran cricketer with a shawl and presented a statue of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy.
However, the reason for Anil Kumble’s sudden visit to AP CM’s office is not revealed yet. It is rumoured that the cricketer is in talks with the government to set up a cricket academy in Andhra Pradesh.
Anil Kumble, who captained Team India, has held several senior positions in the BCCI, including the head coach of the Indian team. He took 619 wickets in Tests and 337 wickets in ODIs.