On Tuesday, Former Indian Captain Anil Kumble stepped down as the Head Coach of Indian cricket team and in an official statement.
Kumble, a former India captain, took to Twitter to explain his decision, saying he was informed by the BCCI on Monday that Kohli had "reservations with my "style" and about my continuing as head coach". Kumble, 46, had already appeared headed for the exit after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) advertised for a new coach last month, although he was an automatic candidate.
"I see the coach's role akin to "holding a mirror" to drive self-improvement in the team's interest", wrote Kumble, who may not be as expressive as Kohli but is perceived as equally assertive.
Kumble's one year contract expired at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy where India lost in the final to Pakistan by 180 runs but he was given the option to travel with the team to the West Indies for the limited overs series beginning on Friday. "Finally, Kumble made a decision to move on and he has decided not to continue with the West Indies tour", the Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman told reporters. Previously he was the Head Coach of Sri Lankan Cricket Team, and led the team finals of 2007 World Cup. "I've always respected that and we have continued to maintain that as well".
Speaking to the media ahead of the first One Day International against West Indies which begins on June 23, Kohli opened up about whether the situation could have been handled better or not.
Intends to opt out of contract
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Shukla further informed that the captain would not have a say on the appointment of new coach.
A senior BCCI official confirmed the development that Johri, who is now in England for the ICC Annual Conference, has asked Malhotra to give a detailed report of what all transpired during the ICC Champions Trophy.
While the Cricket Advisory Committee had endorsed an extension to his tenure as head coach, Anil Kumble has decided not to continue as the coach.
Gavaskar said the episode would send out the wrong message as the Indian board set about finding Kumble's successor. Indian cricket benefited - not just the players, Indian cricket benefited. Test Series which India has won during his period like West Indies (2-0), New Zealand (3-0), England (4-0), Bangladesh (1- 0) and Australia (2-1).
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