Anil Kumble poses with team members at the St Kitts airport. (Source: Twitter)
Anil Kumble’s first tour with the Indian cricket team didn’t start on an ideal note as the former Test cricketer landed in West Indies with his kit bag left behind at the Gatwick Airport by the British Airways.
The airline company was prompt to acknowledge the mistake and issued an apology to India’s most successful bowler on Twitter.
@anilkumble1074 We’re sorry your bags are ‘not out’ to St Kitts! They have been ‘caught behind’ your flight from Gatwick. We are looking 1/2
— British Airways (@British_Airways) 6 July 2016
@anilkumble1074 to ‘bowl’ you over with our service recovery. 2/2
— British Airways (@British_Airways) 6 July 2016
India reached St Kitts on Thursday for two warm-up games before the Tests begin in Antigua, on July 21.
Reached St. Kitts…long flight..@cheteshwar1 @klrahul11 @y_umesh Tour begins @BCCI pic.twitter.com/l2aEpOFSqp
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 6 July 2016
This, however, is not the first time British Airways has messed luggage. On the receiving end last year was none other than Sachin Tendulkar.
Angry Disappointed and Frustrated.. #BAdserviceBA Family member’s Waitlisted ticket not confirmed despite seats being available (1/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 13 November 2015
And luggage being tagged by @British_Airways to wrong destination and don’t care attitude! #NeveronBA (2/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 13 November 2015
