I have been a player and now I am the coach, so I understand both the roles well. — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
As a coach I need to organise preparations for the team and give informed input to captain and the team to strategise… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
It will be wonderful to get into the Indian dressing room as the coach. I am really looking forward to the challenge… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
Having been with the Indian team for such a long time and having had various experiences of not just conditions, but outside… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
The coach's role is in the background; it's the players who come first. I am ready to take this role. — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
If it was a very senior team you can sit back and strategize. But for a young team you need be in the middle. — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
I generally try to bowl one-on-one with the 'keeper and bowl all the deliveries in my arsenal so that he can have a good… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
Yes, you'll try and set up a batsman and get him to play a few shots. It's just that you are always trying to… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
If you are the top bowler in your team, you need to get the top batsman in the opposition. So it is expected and… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
There were many batsmen who were very difficult to bowl at. Brian Lara was probably at the top. — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
I feel the only way you feel the pressure is when you think it is an important match or series. If you feel that… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
I played a lot under John Wright, he's been a great influence on how I'll go about the job, in terms of being in… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
You need the other team to be feeling the heat when they walk on to face you and that only comes from their being… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, the bowlers have to get 20 wickets to win a Test match. I'm sure they do have a… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
It is true that when you're defending a target, you tend to be more ruthless when you're defending a lower target than a 300-plus… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
I have been a player and now I am the coach, so I understand both the roles well. — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
Getting 20 wickets in test cricket will win you matches and that will be the focus. — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
No matter where I end up in terms of wickets or the number of matches that I play, I think people will always remember… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
I have always felt it is better to lose in pursuit of victory than to kill a game with defensive tactics. — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
As a coach I need to organise preparations for the team and give informed input to captain and the team to strategise better, inclusive… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
