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It's not about me or Ravi, it's about team says Kumble

Anil Kumble, the newly-appointed Indian coach today said it's the players who are the most significant part of the system and no one else. Kumble, speaking to media on his first day as coach, said neither he nor Shastri  or any

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Saurabh Sharma
By Saurabh Sharma
Jun 29, 2016 • 02:49 PM

Anil Kumble, the newly-appointed Indian coach today said it's the players who are the most significant part of the system and no one else. Kumble, speaking to media on his first day as coach, said neither he nor Shastri  or any other official is as important as the players.

Saurabh Sharma
By Saurabh Sharma
June 29, 2016 • 02:49 PM

"I was the first one to call Ravi after chosen as the head coach. He did a wonderful job with the Indian team. And it's not about Ravi or me or anyone else. It's about the players, it's about the team," Kumble said during his first press conference as Team India coach.

"From my point of view, we all want Indian team to do well, and perform at its best. We all believe that India team has the potential to dominate all three formats. He was part of this journey and (now) I am part of this journey. That's all what I have to say. He congratulated me and I told him we have a fantastic team.

"It could be somebody else tomorrow. I am not permanent here in this role. I have an opportunity to make a difference and I have an opportunity to be part of a journey. I am privileged and honoured to be part of this journey," he said.

After being overlooked for the job, Shastri had said Ganguly was disrespectful to him and the job he was entrusted with.  

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