Cricket

Pressure will be on Mendis: Kumble

Speaking at the press conference before the first test against Sri Lanka, Indian captain re-iterated the fact that all the pressure to perform would be on test debutant Ajantha Mendis.

“It’s not just Mendis, every bowler is discussed. It’s his first Test, let’s not forget that. The pressure is on him,” Kumble said, implying that the batsmen are well prepared for the Lankan attack.

“As a youngster you are obviously nervous. If you look at our batting strength, most of them have played more than 100 Tests,” Kumble said, explaining why Mendis might find it difficult against India.

He also said that they are more concerned about two other bowlers who have a vast experience and great reputations.

“The two bowlers who have done extremely well over the years are Muralitharan and Vaas and we cannot discount that we need to be concerned about them,” he said.

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