Coach Kumble: Indian Team Salutes The Uri Bravehearts

Video | ‘We deeply condone their death’

Anil Kumble spoke to the media before the Kanpur Test. (Photo: ANI)

India’s chief coach Anil Kumble offered his condolences on behalf of the the national cricket team to the soldiers of the Indian Army who lost their lives during a terrorist attack in Uri, a town in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday

18 army personnel were martyred when four heavily armed terrorists attacked the Brigade headquarters near Line of Control (LOC) at dawn.

Asked to comment on the Uri attack, Kumble said:”Yes, in terms of our support to the people who safeguard all of us, we deeply condone their death. We honor their martyrdom. It is never easy for the families. As Indian team, we salute the brave hearts. The respect from our side will always be there.”