The World Cup triumph, says former India captain Anil Kumble, is the culmination of successes and experiences of the last couple of years.
India captain Anil Kumble on Sunday lauded rich tributes on Virender Sehwag for his blazing 319 in the first Test against South Africa, saying it is one of the best ever innings he has seen.
Former captain Anil Kumble believe the mindset of the Indian team management must change and there has to be a more flexible approach in selecting the bowlers in the playing eleven on overseas tours.
India, says Anil Kumble, have done really well against Australia in the recent past and they need to reinforce that view in Thursday's quarter-final.
Turning out for Puducherry against Manipur in an Under-23 match of the Colonel C K Nayudu Trophy, 19-year-old left-arm spinner returned with exceptional figures of 10 for 31 in 17.5 overs
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Former India captain Anil Kumble says India should ideally go with Zaheer, Munaf, Harbhajan and Ashwin for the crucial World Cup match in Chennai on Sunday.
With only a day to go for the start of the much-anticipated five-match Test series between India and England, all eyes would be on aggressive skipper Virat Kohli as he readies to motivate his boys and avenge the 2012 home series loss against Alastair Cook's men.
Former India captain Anil Kumble says nothing much can happen if India also does not raise the bar, substantially, in the fielding department.
Indian Test captain Anil Kumble on Monday endorsed his ODI counterpart Mahendra Singh Dhoni's view that back-to-back matches are taking a toll on the players' bodies. "It's never easy to play back-to-back one-day games," Kumble told reporters when his reaction was sought on Dhoni's comments.
'Considering our form, enthusiasm and the manner in which we've defeated strong teams like South Africa and Australia on our way to the final, there is no reason why we shouldn't beat Pakistan in the final,' said the ace leg spinner.
The ace leg spinner scored a maiden hundred as India amassed 664 in their first innings on Day 2 of the third Test against England.
Not too concerned by Rahul Dravid's failure as opener, Indian skipper Anil Kumble on Saturday defended the embattled right-hander, urging him to relax and play his natural game to mould himself in the new role.
Former captain Anil Kumble pitched in for the inclusion of Harbhajan Singh in the Indian squad for the home series against Australia and England later this year.
Last month, Puma roped in Shami as its brand ambassador, joining the likes of Virat Kohli and Usain Bolt on its roster.
En route to India's eighth Asia Cup title, records tumbled at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The leg spinner would re-join his team-mates ahead of the second Test starting in Lahore on April 5.
Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who tormented the New Zealand batsmen with his five-for, said it was Kane Williamson's dismissal by R Ashwin in the morning session which proved to be a game-changer for the hosts. Ashwin bowled a peach of a delivery to clean bowl the Kiwi captain as India reduced the visitors from overnight 152 for one to 238 for five by lunch on day three of the first Test at Green Park.
Sachin Tendulkar, who is still recovering after elbow surgery, was named in the squad for the two-Test series against Zimbabwe.
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Anil Kumble was all praise for Manish Pandey, who scored a brilliant 114 off 73 balls and set the platform for victory against Deccan Chargers in the last league match of the IPL.
Cites 'being in rhythm' as factor for success
Uncapped Haryana seamer Joginder Sharma and Bihar wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni were named in the 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series.
Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and Dinesh Mongia will lead the India Seniors, India 'A' and India 'B' teams respectively.
India's Test stumper says the two spinners have more variety in their bowling.
Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England
India's captain said Rohan Gavaskar and Amit Bhandari were unlucky to miss out on the Pakistan trip.
Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara may have drawn criticism for his slow strike rate during the tour of West Indies but India coach Anil Kumble on Wednesday threw his weight behind the batsman saying he is a vital cog in the team's scheme of things and no one has put pressure on him to score quickly.
Former captain and coach Anil Kumble believes having totally different squads in limited overs and Test format is the way forward for India in international cricket.
Former India captain Anil Kumble says New Zealand's coach John Wright has his heart on his sleeve and is ensuring his team fights till the last ball.
Reader Girish sent us these pictures from Bangalore.
India captain Anil Kumble was ecstatic after winning the third Test against Australia, saying the team in focussed on winning the fourth match in Adelaide and drawing the series.
Akash Chopra, Ramesh Powar and Yuvraj Singh have also been named in the 15 member squad for the three-Test series against Pakistan.
The India captain said absence of a quality spinner like Shane Warne makes the Australian spin-attack vulnerable.
The ace legspinner said he is looking forward to some international cricket after a long break.
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