(Also read: Anil Kumble threatens Team India latecomers with USD 50 fine)The Tamil Nadu off-spinner, who has grown up watching Kumble said he was happy to see Kumble exactly as he imagined over the years. Briefcase 1 This will be Anil Kumble's first tour as the head coach of India2 Ashwin feels Kumble's appointment will help the bowlers3 Ashwin added that he will look to learn further from KumbleThe appointment of Anil Kumble as the head coach excites R Ashwin as he feels Kumble understands bowling psyche and can help the bowlers during matches. "Understanding a bowler's psyche is a challenge and it is difficult for a batter to understand that. Someone like him he understands how the situation is and conditions are, he might give you the right impetus that you need. Ashwin also added that Kumble has given him the freedom to express himself and he is looking to learn further from the bowling legend.

Source: India Today July 14, 2016 10:52 UTC