Warne was invited to release the book “Wide Angle” which was written by Anil Kumble.

During the function Warne greeted Kumble as a thorough gentleman and a humble guy.

"What Anil has achieved and what he has delivered to his fans has been fantastic. Playing against Anil, fortunately or unfortunately, I have found him to be a thorough gentleman, a humble guy"—he said.

Warne also said Kumble has answered well to his critics during his playing days.

“He was told that he cannot spin the ball. They said he cannot bowl leg spin. But he has shown over 20 years what he can do by doing it”—he said.

Warne also greeted Kumble as a man with big heart and a hard fighter.

He also said that Kumble is a role model for many youngsters in the way he conducts himself in both on and off the field.

"For all the youngsters and many more, Anil is the role model, for the way he conducts himself on and off the field. It is not just talent, but passion and love for the game that has seen Anil play the game for 20 years and that proves he has a big heart"— he said.