one of world's greatest spinners, retired from international cricket, ending his captaincy in the current series with Australia.
The announcement by the 38-year-old came Sunday in New Delhi where the third test between India and Australia ended in a draw. Kumble had injured a finger during the test.
"The body gave me the decision and the injury helped," said Kumble, the BBC reported.
Among his achievements in an 18-year cricketing career, Kumble had a rich haul of 619 Test wickets, the third best in the world. That feat was crowned in 1999 when he took all possible 10 wickets in an innings when India played Pakistan.
Mahendra Singh Doni, a hard-hitting batsman and India's wicket-keeper, is expected to succeed Kumble as captain.
India, under Kumble, took a 1-0 lead in the current series against Australia, regarded as the best cricketing tam in the world.
Discussing his retirement, Kumble said, "It was tough, especially after 18 years when you have been so competitive," the BBC reported.
"I had already made the decision yesterday (Saturday), I knew I would not be fit (for the fourth and final test against Australia) and I don't want to let the team down."
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