29 May,2009 08:11 AM IST | | Correspondent
Former India captain Anil Kumble said it's of little use complaining about the packed cricket schedule mid-way through the season. Kumble said players must be prepared and fit since they know the fixture list months in advance.
India are going into the World T20 event starting June 6 in England after a long tour to New Zealand followed immediately by the 37-day IPL in South Africa.
"It was known beforehand that there was just a week's gap between the two events. As an international player it's up to you to maintain your fitness," the retired leg spinner, who launched the new Castrol Index as part of its cricket website, said yesterday.
Kumble also tipped defending champions India to retain the title at the World T20.u00a0 "In my opinion India have the most balanced side. If they play to their potential they will lift the cup again. It's a fantastic side and in good form too."
