Talking to CricketNext, Kumble opened up about the million-dollar question relating to the role of former India captain and Chennai Super Kings leader MS Dhoni’s future with the national team. The leg-spinner believes that Dhoni’s experience in the T20 WC will be invaluable but everything depended on how he goes about the 2020 IPL. He said:
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With the Indian bowlers shining bright in all the formats this year, Kumble still thinks that the wicket-taking options will be key. He believes that India should go in with a frontline bowler instead of a bowling all-rounder which resonates with the attacking mindset of Indian captain Virat Kohli. Similarly, Kumble favored the inclusion of spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI. Kumble stated:
Anil Kumble also backed his IPL franchise captain and Indian opener KL Rahul to take up wicket-keeping duties for India in case of an emergency or to add an extra all-rounder or pacer in the squad. Having seen Rahul closely during his years with the Karnataka Ranji Team, Kumble thinks that the classy batsman is more than a decent keeper and can perform well at this level. He said:
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