IPL has helped youngsters going into international cricket, says Anil Kumble
IPL has helped youngsters immensely in the international cricket. Credit: AFP

Former India captain Anil Kumble feels Indian Premier League (IPL) has helped youngsters to take giant strides in international cricket. Further, he added that youngsters are not afraid to make their breakthrough into international cricket.

Meanwhile, over the years IPL has helped to create a pool and provide enough backup to the Indian cricket. Many young talents have bagged India berth showcasing their talent in the cash-rich league.

The legendary leg-spinner represented Royal Challengers Bangalore before hanging his boots from all forms of cricket.

IPL has helped youngsters going into international cricket, says Anil Kumble
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IPL has developed youngsters:

Kumble feels that youngsters spending time with top international stars over the six-week tournament helps them to develop.

I think the confidence that the current youngsters are something that we did not have at that age,” Kumble said. “For me, the first initiation of the gym to lift weights was after I got injured and that was after nine years of playing international cricket. That kind of start and advantage they get, and thanks to IPL, the youngsters are rubbing shoulders with international cricketers as well,” he added.

The former India coach also feels that cricketers these days are more aware of everything.

They know what their work ethic is, how they prepare and the mindset that has before a game. They will also know the preparation they do, all of that certainly helps. The interactions they have with these legends is fascinating. The intimidation part goes away. Earlier, you would go to Australia once every four years and play them but here every year in the IPL, you’re playing against the same bowlers and batsmen.That feeling that you’re facing something different has gone away. That has been the biggest change. That has helped how the Indian cricketers have come together and done what they have been able to,” Kumble mentioned.

IPL has helped youngsters going into international cricket, says Anil Kumble
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IPL helps cool tension between rival nations:

The highest Test wicket-taker for India, Kumble further feels that IPL has helped to cool tensions between rival countries.

You get to know the player,” he said. “I think once you know the player, then you know how he would react to a certain situation. The emotions are very different as you’re playing for your country. You’re charged up. The situations can be very different if you’re a team-mate. If you’re a team-mate and you’re playing against each other, then you understand better how he would react and know him as a person.

That is something that the IPL has done, bringing together all these players for a couple of months, has only helped players understand each other better, learn from each other and possibly interact a lot more in the camp,” Kumble concluded.

Meanwhile, IPL will step onto another decade when it starts from April 7 with Chennai Super Kings taking on Mumbai Indians.

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