5 on-field incidents that prove Anil Kumble will be a great Coach for India

#4 2007: India’s ONLY centurion in the entire series against England

Kumble celebrates his maiden test century

In cricket as in many other sports, versatility is invaluable. Anil Kumble, though never considered among the best all-rounders of the game, has on occasion come up with meaningful contributions with the bat as well. The most memorable among which is the unforgettable maiden Test century which came at The Oval in 2007 . It proved that Anil Kumble with the ball and Anil Kumble with the bat were just opposite sides of the same coin, at least in this instance.

The amusing way in which he wildly edged the delivery from Kevin Pietersen under the keeper’s legs to bring up his century is a testament to the unconventional adaptability of this old warhorse.

"We had a team meeting a couple of days back and I just mentioned it's about time our batters scored a hundred in the series and I never thought I would have to do it," Kumble said.

A coach needs to be able to perform various roles and Kumble has proved himself capable of taking on different responsibilities and fulfil them. A deserving century. A deserving coach.

Trivia: Kumble was India’s only centurion in the entire series. This definitely earned him bragging rights in the dressing room.