Should Kumble play?

Anil Kumble will in all probablilty play in Delhi. And Mishra or Laxman will be the unfortunate person to sit out.

The main reason why the Aussies found the Indian bowling difficult in Mohali was because of the manner in which the Indian bowlers kept coming at the Aussies relentlessly. When the fast bowlers became tired, Mishra came on to maintain a stranglehold on the Aussies. But with Kumble's presence, the same pressure on the Aussies wont be there. This will let them off the hook. One of the reasons why the Aussies lost the Ashes 2005 was because of the quality of the England seam bowlers who kept coming relentlessly at them. I think we have a similar situation here. Our bowlng attack in Mohali looked the best it has been in a long long time. We have the Aussies on the mat. Why should we give them an opportunity to get back on their feet?

Kumble might be playing at his favourite ground, but that doesnt imply he will get a handful of wickets if he turns up to bowl there. I hope playing Kumble in the 11 does not cost the Indians too dearly.