VVS Laxman salutes Anil Kumble's spirit of bowling with a broken jaw against WI in 2002

VVS Laxman came forward and hailed spin legend Anil Kumble's never-say-die attitude where he had come out and bowled despite a broken jaw during a Test match against West Indies in 2002. His bravery had paid off as he ended up picking prized wicket of Brian Lara.

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'A giant in every sense': VVS Laxman

Taking to micro-blogging site, Laxman posted an im of a bandd Kumble as well as Indian team celebrating dismissal of a Windies batsman and n went on to write that Bengaluru cricketer was a giant in every sense who rose above and beyond call of duty. He n mentioned that grit, drive, and bravery displayed through this picture by Anil Kumble is quintessential. Furrmore, cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst also added that 'Jumbo' never gave up come in times of adversity and matter how tough situation was.

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 When Anil Kumble broke his jaw

incident happened during 4th Test match which was played at Antigua in May 2002. Anil Kumble was struck by a vicious bouncer from Mervyn Dillon and went for an X-Ray later in day which revealed that he had broken his jaw. Despite being in excruciating pain, 'Jumbo' ended up bowling 14 overs in a Test match that was about to end in a stalemate. He finished with figures of 1/29 at an ecomy rate of 2.07. Kumble n flew back to Bengaluru for surgery following day as five-match Test series was levelled at 1-1.