A real great fighter to the core has hung his boots. He commands respect from his own team mates and opponents as well with his well meaning behaviour. It is not an easy task to gather 619 wickets. He has a class and that can only be a reason to get to such figures. He was a trier. He does not give up. Now that peole who were after his blood will be staisfied, we have to see what happens to INdian cricket team's performance in the next series against England, which is immediately after this Aussy tour.