Meeting celebrities at the airport and clicking a selfie with them is now a dream for any hardcore fan. Former Indian skipper Anil Kumble had one such moment in his life yesterday and the way he delighted his fan is something memorable.
Sohini, one of the social media enthusiasts tweeted that she couldn”t believe that Anil Kumble is sharing the same flight (Bangalore to Mumbai) yesterday.
The legendary @anilkumble1074 in my BLR-MUM flight. Glanced at him once and was reminded of that game in West Indies where he bowled with a bandaged jaw. Teared up a bit. Gawwddd, I'm such a sucker for cricket memories. 😭
— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) October 9, 2018
With no expectations, she tweeted her yearn to congratulate Indian spin wizard for his dedicated spell even after a broken jaw. The end result was something out of her box.
Anil Kumble himself replied to her tweet asking her wave her hands, after the takeoff.
I want to go up to @anilkumble1074 and say a 'Thank You' for all the joy, all the victories, all the memories. But, I am getting cold feet.
— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) October 9, 2018
Anil gave her his autograph on the boarding pass and Sohini couldn”t believe the moment. She mentioned that the pass is going to be framed so that she can have it as a souvenir.
Please feel free to come over and say hi after take off @Mittermaniac https://t.co/z2xdKF2wij
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 9, 2018
Anil Kumble who served as a coach of the Indian side step aside from the role in June 2017. The craze for his simplicity and photography hasn”t reduced among the Indian fans.
Will have to get a boarding pass framed now. Thank you, @anilkumble1074. Someday I want to learn humility from you. pic.twitter.com/YbcJP1s8hi
— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) October 9, 2018
Anil Kumble social media handles are also known for his passionate wildlife photography and other events he represented as a guest/participant.
Whatever, the number 619 has certainly made the day of his ardent fan and she is all smiling by end of the day.