Published 09:37 IST, April 27th 2020

RP Singh joins Gautam Gambhir in calling Anil Kumble 'best captain' he has played under

RP Singh played for the Team India from 2005 to 2011. He recently retired from the game and turned into a commentator. He has 124 international wickets.

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Former Indian cricketer RP Singh me his debut for national side under Sourav Ganguly in 2005. He went on to play 14 Tests, 58 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India. RP Singh picked up 124 international wickets for India. He last played for country in 2011. Recently, pacer-turned-commentator appeared on Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel and shared insights about his cricketing journey.

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RP Singh echoes Gautam Gambhir's views, calls Anil Kumble best captain that he has played under

Appearing on Aakash Chopra YouTube channel, former Team India pacer RP Singh reflected on all Team India captains he h played under. Singh mentioned that his favourite captain was Anil Kumble. legendary leg-spinner was briefly captain of Test team until his retirement in 2008. Last week, Gautam Gambhir h mentioned how his favourite Team India captain was Anil Kumble as well and how leg spinner could have broken some records if he continued as India captain.

w, RP Singh has come forward to say that Anil Kumble was best captain of his career. Singh referred to fact that Kumble was a bowler just like him and refore, could lend him support that very few or captains could. Singh lauded Kumble's ability to frustrating batsmen with his skill and intensity.

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RP Singh talks about Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni 

Talking about his or captains, RP Singh lauded Sourav Ganguly's ability to stand up for team despite b performances from some players. He looked back at start of his career under Ganguly where he bowled a couple of wide balls but n-Indian skipper maintained his calm with rookie bowler. He also lauded Rahul Dravid's technical abilities as a captain and coming to legendary MS Dhoni, RP Singh mentioned how one res game better than 2011 World Cup-winning skipper.

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RP Singh also explained how captaincy styles differed among different players. While MS Dhoni chose to change bowlers despite m being in a good rhythm, Rahul Dravid would allow a bowler to continue bowling if he looked to be dominating. Here is full interview.

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09:37 IST, April 27th 2020