India's Test captain Anil Kumble [Images] on Tuesday welcomed the decision to drop the racial-abuse charges against Harbhajan Singh [Images] and said it was important for the game of cricket that "we move on".

"I would like to express my thanks to all those who have supported our cause -- the Australian cricket team, Cricket Australia -- for coming together with us to ensure we move on," Kumble said.

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"This matter was lingering on for last two weeks although we played cricket. I am happy and relieved not only for Harbhajan but also for cricket... It's been a fantastic result and I am sure cricket would be the winner," he said when repeatedly asked why India did not press the charge against Andrew Symonds [Images] for provoking Harbhajan and whether he should also have been similarly fined.

ICC-appointed Appeals Commissioner Justice John Hansen on Tuesday overturned the racial-abuse case against Harbhajan but held him guilty of using offensive language against Australia's Symonds, ending a bitter controversy which had posed a threat to the remainder of Indian cricket team's tour of Australia.

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The 38-year-old Kumble, who will return home before the start of the tri-series, wished luck to the team under ODI skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni [Images] and advised them to hold the country's honour at the top.

"I take the opportunity to wish everyone in the Indian one-day team -- skipper Mahinder Singh Dhoni and his young team -- best of luck and I am sure they would play the game in the spirit of the game, and the prestige and honour of our country will be upheld."