Constantly being queried on the non-performance of the fab-four, Kumble avoided naming names. In fact when specifically asked this is how he answered:
“It is not Sachin and Sourav alone, it is important for everyone to contribute. The middle and lower order let us down. To start against two spinners is not easy and it was important for batsmen who got starts to carry on.”
Conveniently forgotten is the fact that Dravid and Laxman also did nothing of note. Also notice how he keeps harping about the difficulty of playing against two spinners. That excuse is as good as any coming out of England. Isn't it laughable that players who are reputedly the best players against spin crying hoarse over playing spinners.
In the midst of spreading blame, it is intriguing that he includes the lower order. Since Harbhajan is beyond pale, by lower order Kumble must be talking about Ishant and Zaheer. How are they to be blamed?
Did he expect them to score centuries?
Sadly, his defense of his senior pros shows he is unaware of the sand shifting under his feet. If India is to hold its head high, quiet a few 'stars' should be held accountable and they should indeed acknowledge their failures.
4 comments:
he doesn't relize his wn declining performance along with the batsmen's has radically altered the equations within a month.
Soulberry,
It is disappointing to him see him hiding behind excuses.
To be fair Zaheer always tries to place a price tag on his wicket. The FLAB FIVE(including Kumble) except VVS didnt measure up.
Exactly the thing I was trying to highlight R.
Zaheer and Ishant did put a price on their wickets.
But to expect them to score centuries - that's a bit too thick.:)
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