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 play a mental game with the batsmen and as long as you are doing that consistently… — 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 little bit of brains to get those wickets. — 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
