Flawless 10 Anil Kumble is new Indian cricket coach

It was coincidental, but 24 hours later, it turned out to be symbolic. “The presentation that was requested, I made my plan and put a blueprint, a blueprint for others to contribute and make it larger and ensure that all stakeholders own that plan and continue to take Indian cricket forward”.

As is well known, Shastri, who was at the helm of the Indian team for 18 months, was replaced by Anil Kumble as the head coach of the Indian team. The World Cup winning captain’s reign did teach us that not all great players transform into great coaches.

Chappell’s term was undoubtedly controversial, with the Australian charged of causing a rift within the Indian dressing room which apparently led to Sourav Ganguly’s ouster from the team.

“He has so much of experience, he has played global cricket for so many years, definitely his tips, his importance will take Indian cricket forward”, said the 28-year-old.

Even the BCCI is skeptical.

“However, it is a bit unusual that he has appointed for only one year”.

Shastri had served as team director from August 2014 up until April of this year, leading his country to the summit of the ICC Test rankings for a brief period.

“I will bring my characteristics as well but won’t impose them on the players”.

He might not have captained the national team for a long duration, but his leadership qualities were at the forefront during the infamous Monkeygate. It’s a young team and driven by young leaders.

Prasad not only played alongside Kumble but also worked with him in an administrative role at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Kohli was told to mend his ways, control his aggression, and fulfill his enormous potential-and he is on his way to do. However, it has been completely addressed and whatever decisions around this issue have been addressed prior to taking the decision.

Kumble is expected to take Team India from where Shastri left. They got up, threw punches and ended up where they were. Kumble might not have the orating skill of Shastri, but he is eloquent enough. This included a memorable career best of 10 for 74 against Pakistan in Delhi, 1999. The most successful Indian bowler was an aggressive personality on the pitch.

“I felt it was the right time for me to get involved”. The batting, bowling, feilding coaches will be announced in month of July.

“This will be my first experience with Anil bhai”, Rahane said. “You can’t ask for more”.

Given his glittering career as a player, Kumble undoubtedly made the opposition batsmen dance to the tunes of his leg spin on Indian pitches and performed well overseas. India are set for a bumper season at home with 13 test matches, eight ODIs and three T20 internationals.

In June 2017, the Indian team will have the opportunity to defend the ICC Champions Trophy, a title they won under MS Dhoni’s captaincy in England in 2013. The only flip side of this development is the short one-year contract but knowing Kumble, he will take it as another challenge where few can doubt his success.

“We’ve had various meetings as part of the (India) team, various strategy meetings and various casual meetings (in their playing days)”.