Kumble feels Indian team is self sufficient
pune — He feels privileged to be India’s national cricket coach but the legendary Anil Kumble on Tuesday said it has been more satisfying to see Virat Kohli and Co. become self-sufficient in dealing with challenges both on and off the field.
“I have been privileged to have a chance to work this young lot for the last ten months. It’s nice to see this squad grow and understand situations and come up with solutions. You want team to be selfsufficient and not look over their shoulders for advice,” Kumble said in a press conference ahead of the Test series against Australia, starting on Thursday.
“I have tried to create an environment where the players can look for solutions on the field and off it as well,” added the former captain. He also praised some individual displays, like off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin becoming the fastest to 250 Test wickets.
I have tried to create an environment where the players can look for solutions on the field and off it as well Anil Kumble
“Some of them have played 4045 Tests. Virat has played over 50. Achievements as an individual, people have had. They have all achieved quite a bit and someone like Ashwin is the fastest to reach 250 wickets in Test history, that’s something which is amazing,” Kumble said.
“Those kinds of performers are really good to have in the squad and I am really happy I have had the opportunity to work with all of them,” he added.
The team is carrying 16 players even for the home series and Kumble said it has been done to cover for eventualities like injuries. —