‘India need to stay focused’

Batting coach Sanjay Bangar says Anil Kumble’s departure as head coach has definitely left a void in the Indian cricket team set-up even though the players are “coping up” well.

“We are professionals and such things are part and parcel of any organisation where changes happen,” said Bangar. The 44-year-old former all-rounder said the team was focussed on the job at hand. “But what is of paramount importance is that Indian cricket should keep moving forward and the performances of the team shouldn’t really be affected in any manner.”