Kumble Confident in Indias Spinners for T20 World Cup

Former Indian cricket captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble has expressed confidence in India's spin bowling unit ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, set to run from February 7 to March 8 across venues in India and Sri Lanka. In comments delivered on JioHotstar, Kumble highlighted the potential impact of evening dew on late-night matches but emphasized that key spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel are well-equipped to manage the challenge, while Kuldeep Yadav might face some difficulties.

The tournament's timing in February and March, with several games scheduled for evenings, is likely to introduce dew as a recurring factor, particularly affecting bowlers in the second innings. Kumble noted that spinners are accustomed to such conditions from domestic and international play. "Dew is certainly going to play its part, especially during the time of the World Cup in February and March, with matches being played late in the evening. It's not going to be easy. As spinners, you tend to get used to bowling with a wet ball; it's nothing new," he said.

Kumble singled out Chakaravarthy for his ability to maintain effectiveness despite the moisture. The legspinner's strong...