Why Kumble is the right choice for India coach
The great legspinner built a prolific career on tenacity, hard work and professionalism - exactly the qualities an India coach must promote
ESPNcricinfo staff
26-Jun-2016
The appointment of Anil Kumble as India's new head coach has been met with approval from many quarters of the cricket world. Greg Chappell, a former India coach himself, has added his name to ranks of those who approve. Writing in the Hindu, Chappell argues that Indian cricket has generally neglected diligent preparation, preferring to rely on natural ability and flair. Kumble, he avers, is one of the shining exceptions who led the way with his strong work ethic and unrelenting commitment to the team's cause. These qualities make him the ideal choice for the role of head coach of India.
Kumble was never one to blow his own trumpet, but no one ever needed to be told that he was giving the team everything that he had. Whether with the bat or the ball or in the field, Kumble competed with a tenacity that few Indian players have surpassed.
Kumble will demand the same commitment from the teams that he coaches. He will demand nothing less than 100 per cent effort, but he will be generous to those who give of their best and fall short on occasions.