The Karnataka bonding: Only Rahul Dravid could keep 'Jumbo' Kumble calm

There are two broad theories about the Anil Kumble-Virat Kohli rift. One is that the players are touchy and egoistic. The other is that Kumble can indeed be a difficult individual to work with. Truth may or may not emerge, but there is one thing which is reasonably beyond doubt – Kumble has a temper commensurate with his nickname ( Jumbo).

In his playing days, if the lumbering leg spinner was upset about something, even the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly would keep their distance from him. The only person who could calm him down was Rahul Dravid. Legends will have their moods.