Why The West Indies Tour is Extremely Important For Anil Kumble !
Soon after he was named India's head coach, Anil Kumble gracefully accepted his appointment and charted out his road-map for the future. "I thought it was the right time to give back to Indian cricket. I have always put my hand up for challenges," the former Indian Test skipper said. Kumble, who is the leading wicket-taker for India in Tests and ODIs, will start with the four-Test tour to West Indies, a place where he has enjoyed some wonderful performances in the past. His match-winning spell of 6/78 in Jamaica in 2006 gave India their first series win in the Caribbean after 35 years but the sight of him bowling tirelessly with a bandaged jaw in 2002 was a symbol of his dedication and team-spirit. After a decade, Kumble finds himself in a different capacity. Indian fans will expect him to instill spirit and energy into the team that is undergoing a transition. This series can apparently be a warm-up for the gruelling cricket season at home. In India, the