Anil Kumble's appointment is inspired

June 30, 2016 11:37

It was Mahatma Gandhi who said, "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."

Anil Kumble must have learnt the wisdom of those words early, for his indomitable will was his greatest asset during his cricket career. He was the heart to Rahul Dravid's soul of the Indian teams in which they played with such distinction.

If they had been blessed to have been surrounded by other selfless individuals whose only aim was to serve the team, the Indian teams in which they played would have been impossible to beat. Kumble will bring these same assets to the role as coach. His is an inspired choice.
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