Anil Kumble has played under foreign coaches during his long international career. He was also part of a high-profile coaching staff attached with IPL team Mumbai Indians.

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar slammed former coaches John Wright and Greg Chappell for not supporting Rahul Dravid as captain.

Mumbai Indians coach John Wright said the side had to think long and hard before deciding that Rohit Sharma should miss the Champions League Twenty20 this year due to his injuries.

Wright grabbed Virender Sehwag by the scruff of his collar during an ODI match in England in 2002.

Sachin Tendulkar helped end an ugly situation in the dressing room after John Wright had slapped Virender Sehwag for the manner in which he had got out during the ODI match at the Oval.

The IPL champions Mumbai Indians have the experience of playing and winning two matches at Kotla while Royals have played all their matches at home.

A day before the last Champions League Twenty20 2013 Group A game - between Mumbai Indians and Perth Scorchers - not much of the talk was specifically about the match.

When asked whether the Rajasthan Royals bowlers gave little to play with to Mumbai batsmen, the former India coach praised the home team.

Mumbai Indians coach John Wright was also all praise for Tendulkar, saying he had always kept things simple and youngsters must learn from him.

Mumbai Indians coach John Wright says Ricky Ponting is a great leader and is never shy of sharing valuable tips with his teammates.