So, when nominated for a special BCCI award on Monday, his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket finally received some recognition. They deserve it for what they have done for Indian cricket,” the 81-year-old Kumar said to The Hindu. We did not set fields for bad balls.”Feared partnershipRecalling his feared partnership with Venkatraghavan, Kumar said, “There were times when we had cricketing arguments. “On days, I took wickets, he bowled tight and when he was among wickets, I kept one end up. He was a tremendous off-spinner.”No one could’ve been more deserving for the award than Kumar.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2017 18:55 UTC