Opposite ends, same legacy: Kumble, Dravid honored at bowling end at Chinnaswamy | cricket news
Bengaluru: For more than two decades, Anil Kumble And Rahul Dravid Standing shoulder to shoulder for India, Karnataka and Royal Challengers Bangalore became the backbone of teams built on discipline and excellence. Rarely were they on opposite sides. Now at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, that has changed – symbolically.Bowling ends at the home grounds of former India captains have been named after them, a decision taken by the Karnataka State Cricket Association in February this year to honor two of its most illustrious sons. Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Ahead of Sunday’s southern derby between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super KingsKumble and Dravid formally unveiled the end with their families.In a brief but emotionally charged pre-match ceremony, the great players were given a standing ovation by the packed stadium. Chinnaswamy, a place that shaped their journey from promising cricketers to legends, erupted in applause as the two walked out together – once more.His former Indian teammate and current KSCA president Venkatesh PrasadAlong with Secretary Santosh Menon, he was presented with a citation. Kumble began his address in English before switching to Kannada, but his words were largely drowned out by the deafening cheers from the stands. Both Kumble and Dravid thanked KSCA for the honor and acknowledged its role bcciHis family and fans on his journey.Being with his family made the occasion even more special. Kumble was accompanied by his wife Chetna and children Aruni, Mayas and Swasti, while Dravid was accompanied by his mother Pushpa and brother Vijay.After the ceremony, Kumble immediately returned to his broadcaster duties, while Dravid spent some time greeting players from both teams. At the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where they created their legacy together, Kumble and Dravid are now tied together forever in history.