It's always players first, strategy will be to win, says coach Kumble

June 23, 2016 18:55

First reactions from India's new cricket coach Anil Kumble on his appointment: "This is time for me to give back to cricket. It is a great honour. Would like to thank BCCI for showing faith in me.

"Its a huge responsibility, and I'm ready to take this role. Coaches come later, its always players first. Strategy will be to win. Have a short and long plan for the upcoming series, but I cannot plan alone; need players to pitch in."

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