If you are the top bowler in your team, you need to get the top batsman in the opposition. So it is expected and people just highlight that particular bit and make it sound like it is gamesmanship. — 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
