Brijesh, Kirmani congratulate Kumble

Bangalore, Mar 11 (UNI) Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Selection Committee Chairman Brijesh Patel and former india wicket keeper Syed Kirmani congratulated ace leggie Anil Kumble on his claiming 500 wickets in Test cricket today.

''It is a great achievement. I congratulate Kumble for achieving the milestone,'' Patel told UNI.

Attributing the achievement to Kumble's hard work and dedication, he said ''he is mentally tough and focused. His bowling is maturing with his age.'' Kirmani, in his reaction, said ''it is a tremendous achievement ...I wish he continues to achieve many more such milestones.'' UNI MSP GD PDS PM1635