Indian conditions not a mystery anymore: Kumble

“I watched the two spinners out of the three in the [World T20] where they played a significant role in the progress for New Zealand. We know that New Zealand is a very potent team, not just in the spin department but in their all-round abilities as well. They have all three variations: left-arm spinner, off-spinner and a leg-spinner. That’s something that you don’t see in a foreign team,” Kumble said.

Kumble said the pitch ‘looked good’ but maintained that the Indian pitch conditions in general are not a mystery any more for teams arriving from abroad. “The challenges to adapt to these conditions as quickly as possible are the same for the home team as well. You’re playing so much of cricket, it’s all about adapting. The home team certainly has the advantage of knowing and growing up in these conditions, but for a foreign team, since they travel so much, the conditions are no longer alien.” 

Anil Kumble offered his condolences on behalf of the the national cricket team for the soldiers of Indian Army who lost their lives in a dastardly terrorist attack in Uri.

Asked to comment on the Uri attack, Kumble said: “Yes, in terms of our support to the people who safeguard all of us, we deeply condone their death. We honour their matryrdom. It is never easy for the families. As Indian team, we salute the bravehearts. The respect from our side will always be there.”