Anil Kumble: Full freedom to Hardik Pandya, told him to not be afraid
Updated On: 20 October, 2016 08:39 AM IST | | Santosh Suri
<p>With the team on the ascendancy, the think-tank has been able to try out strategies and options going forward without the fear of failure. The latest strategy is to back all-rounder Hardik Pandya to the hilt</p>

Hardik Pandya bowls during a training session at the Kotla in New Delhi yesterday. Pic/AFP

Hardik Pandya bowls during a training session at the Kotla in New Delhi yesterday. Pic/AFP
New Delhi: Head coach Anil Kumble is the link between Team India's two-pronged strategy — one is to maintain the top ranking in Test cricket under Virat Kohli, with an eye on upcoming series against England and Australia, and the other is to get the ODI team ready for the Champions Trophy, scheduled in England next June, under MS Dhoni.
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