Kumble unfazed over contract’s length

New Indian coach given one-year term ahead of 17 matches

BENGALURU: Former spinner Anil Kumble has no concerns over the length of his contract as India’s new head coach, believing he has enough time and matches to make an impact.

Kumble, whose only coaching experience has been as mentor of the Mumbai and Bangalore teams in the Indian Premier League T20 tournament, was given a one-year term last week.

“When I became captain, I never thought if I will be captain for a year or longer,” said Kumble. “This team has potential and we will go for wins in the upcoming 17 matches.”



The 45-year-old’s first assignment will be a four-Test series in West Indies, after which India is set for a bumper season of home action when they will be playing 13 Test matches, eight ODIs and three T20Is.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 30^th, 2016.

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