I don't believe there is much substance to what Kumble is saying for the various reason already outlayed here and others unmentioned, and I think Kumble is cunning and intelligent enough to understand as much, it's purely motivational talk which is fine. To be a better captain than Ganguly he must merely play to win from the outset and not for face saving draws, and to be a better captain than Dravid he must hold the depth of character to overcome the petty in-house factions and squabbling that has marred a spiritually void Indian Team. He stands as good a chance as many and better than most of being such a captain.
