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Kumble Rates 2024 Champions '10% Ahead' of India's 2026 T20 World Cup Squad

He says the gap is big‑match experience once provided by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Overview

  • Anil Kumble delivered his assessment on Star Sports' Out of the Park on February 2, noting strengths and shortfalls in India's current T20 setup.
  • He believes India will miss the composure and experience that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma brought to pressure situations.
  • Kumble described the present squad as well balanced, citing multiple bowling options and a more aggressive approach at the top of the order.
  • He estimated the 2024 title‑winning team to be about 10 percent stronger than the current group, while stressing the difference in conditions between tournaments.
  • He identified captain Suryakumar Yadav as a likely clutch performer and noted India have not lost a T20I series under his leadership.