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This is an archive article published on April 5, 2006

Don146;t count me out for 2007, says Kumble

Don't count me out for the World Cup, is Anil Kumble8217;s message to coach Greg Chappell.

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Don8217;t count me out for the World Cup, is Anil Kumble8217;s message to coach Greg Chappell.

Felicitated here today for his record 500 Test wickets by the Karnataka government, Kumble said, 8216;8216;The team is doing very well. It8217;s always good to be a part of a successful team. But I am sure that I am in the scheme of things and the World Cup is one year away.8217;8217;

Right now though, the veteran leg-spinner8217;s priority is the West Indies tour starting next month. 8216;8216;I am enjoying the break and looking forward to going to the West Indies tour and playing cricket there,8217;8217; he said.

Caught on the backfoot by a question on Sourav Ganguly, Kumble said, 8216;8216;This is not a stage for discussing other things.8217;8217; Striking a positive note on state-mate Robin Uthappa8217;s India call, he said, 8216;8216;I am sure given the opportunity, he Uthappa will prove that he deserved that place.8221;

 

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