Ravi Shastri to step down as India coach after T20 World Cup, Anil Kumble prone to return

With Ravi Shastri’s tenure set to come back to an finish and Virat Kohli now not the T20 skipper, the BCCI is reportedly chalking out a plan to convey Anil Kumble as the pinnacle coach. Ravi Shastri to step down as India coach after T20 World Cup. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSRavi Shastri to depart function of India’s head coach after T20 World CupBCCI is seeking to convey again Anil Kumble because the workforce’s head coachKumble had stepped down as India’s head coach after 2017 Champions TrophyLife might come to a full circle for Anil Kumble because the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI would possibly ask him to use for the submit of head coach of the Indian workforce together with VVS Laxman as soon as Ravi Shastri finishes his time period after the T20 World Cup.

Kumble was the coach of the Indian workforce for a yr between 2016-17 when the Cricket Advisory Committee headed by Sachin Tendulkar, Laxman and Ganguly had appointed him, changing Shastri.However, a bitter fall-out with captain Virat Kohli led to Kumble tendering his resignation after the Champions Trophy remaining defeat in opposition to Pakistan.Along with Kumble, the board may method Laxman, who has been a mentor of the IPL facet Sunrisers Hyderabad for some years now.However, Kumble will probably be favorite at the same time as Laxman may also stay in rivalry.”Anil Kumble’s exit needs course correction. The manner in which the CoA succumbed to the pressure of Kohli and removed him, wasn’t the best example set. However, it also depends on whether Kumble or Laxman are ready to apply for the job,” a senior BCCI supply aware of the event advised PTI on circumstances of anonymity.Kohli has already introduced that he’ll give up as T20 captain after the World Cup.For the BCCI brass, a reputed Indian coach is all the time the primary selection and each Kumble and Laxman with their stature in Indian cricket with 100 plus Test matches together with teaching expertise match the invoice completely. A overseas coach is the second possibility.”The criteria for BCCI’s coach’s job will be such that only a select few with very good record as player as well as experience of coaching/mentorship can apply for the top job,” the supply mentioned.Asked if Vikram Rathour is in rivalry, the official mentioned,”He can apply if he wishes to but he doesn’t have the stature to become a head coach of the Indian cricket team.””He is at best an assistant coach. However, when we select the new coach, he will have a team all by himself. So let’s wait and watch,” the supply concluded.Click right here for IndiaImmediately.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.