Gavaskar throws his weight behind Kumble

Gavaskar throws his weight behind Kumble
New Delhi: While Indian team wonders whether Anil Kumble will be fit to bowl on the last day of the first Test match in Bangalore on Monday and also in the remaining series, Sunil Gavaskar backs Jumbo to come good.
So, as a beleaguered Kumble is wondering what the future holds, he has a support in none other than the former India captain, who told CNN-IBN exclusively that in his book Kumble can get the job done for India.
"He is probably not the bowler which he was prior to that surgery but he has been manfully bearing the burden of India's bowling for quite a while now," said Gavaskar.
Talking on how India should be dealing with the pressures tomorrow on the fifth and the final day of the match, the legend said, "They have got to play their natural game. I know it is easier said than done but if you try to play a game that you are not familiar with then you are going to get yourself in trouble.
"If Sehwag knows how to play an attacking game he has to play an attacking game only. But both the openers -- Gambhir and Sehwag need to be little more careful and selective in their shot selection -- the deliveries they go after particularly around the off stump because that is the area where the Australians will keep on attacking them," warned Gavaskar.
He further added, "Aussies have learnt to attack that area from Glenn McGrath and you can see that with Brett Lee. Lee has cut down on his pace but he keep probing around the off-stump."
Gavaskar also predicted that Ricky Ponting would probably declare after playing for about half-an-hour or 45 minutes and set India close to around 300.
"They are very confident cricketers and they would certainly give themselves every chance to win this Test match. It is about what target will they give the Indians and let them play how many overs is what is the crucial factor," said the Master Blaster.
"The Aussies would certainly be backing themselves about winning this game because India's record in trying to last out 60-70 overs on the final day has not been good," concluded Gavaskar.
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