Very few cricketors knew when to retire and very few cricketors received such a send off which kumble received;a standing ovetion and lots of love of teammates;very toching scene;yet he kept his cool;didnot show his emotions;never got carried away;maintained his dignity and self respect;its all part of his upbringing by his parents;most noncontrovercial;remember how he tried to bridge huge gap between two rival groups at Sydney;when you see such a towering personality you are bound to say 'yes ultimately its spirit of sportmanship and cricket that remained conspicuously present inspite of so much of controvery at sedney. anil godhamgoankaer biloli