When Mumbai Indians were struggling to find their bearings in the first leg of IPL-7 in the United Arab Emirates last month, critics were blaming the heavy duty support staff they possessed.


Anil Kumble

But since they got going in the Indian leg from the beginning of May, everyone has been praising their role in the set up.

The jury is still out on the exact nature of their contribution, but it's not difficult to see why MI players hold the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Jonty Rhodes and John Wright in such high esteem.