Anil Kumble's term as India's coach already includes a Test series win overseas, but a massive home season looms with 13 Tests, eight ODIs and three T20Is against New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Australia.
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Kumble was excited with the depth of talent in the Indian team and picked out R Ashwin as the world's best spinner and a vital cog to the team's success
Ashwin, the best in the world - Kumble
India coach Anil Kumble believes Ashwin is a vital cog in the team and looks forward to his contribution during the long home season in 2016-17
Having a strong bench can still lead to the odd problem or two. In India's case it was the choice between Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma. Kumble said his job, with regards to selection, was to simply feed the captain as much information as possible and let him take the final call
'Selecting XI is captain's call' - Kumble
India coach Anil Kumble believes his role is to device strategies for the team and that the captain has the final say in matters of selection
Speaking of captains, was it hard for Kumble to manage a high-profile player like MS Dhoni?
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And the elder brother couldn't resist the temptation to return to the bowling crease. Kumble said he sent down more than few deliveries in the nets and even injured his calf in the Caribbean.
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