When Anil Kumble was asked to deliver the seventh Dilip Sardesai Memorial Lecture on spin bowling, the legendary leg spinner chose to not "indulge" in it, as "there is still a debate about me being a spin bowler or a fast bowler". This revelation drew laughter among his audience at the Cricket Club of India on Saturday.


Anil Kumble delivers the Dilip Sardesai Memorial Lecture at Cricket Club of India on Saturday. Pic/Atul Kamble

Kumble, who captained in 14 Tests (won three and lost five), decided to talk about captaincy instead. Just like how he prepared for his on-field battles, the former India Test skipper came well-prepared with his views meticulously stored in his tablet.