That's away from home though. Kumble was a phenom at home, especially pre-Bhajji. His record compares very favorably with Ashwin's in India. He was also the sole world-class performer in those 90s' sides until Srinath became somewhat useful post '95.
Well Kohli's slump has lasted for five years now...it's surprising that as a batting-dominant nation we don't have at least a couple other ATVG batsmen to hustle him for that position if the slide continues for another year or two, post which his average may very well be closer to 45 than 50.
That's insulting to Kumble though
India didn't lose a single series at home in the 90s, largely thanks to Kumble. So I want to keep him in top 5, though it's close between Kumble, Jadeja, Gavaskar and Dravid. On another day could rate them in different order. Jadeja needs to play more tests to move clear of this pack. (played just 72 so far)
Yeah just dire. They have wasted favourable batting conditions time and time again over the last 3 years by being 5 down against the new ball and leaving just the lower order to take advantage when it's easy.
