NEW DELHI: Is trouble brewing in the Indian team between coach Anil Kumbleand senior players led by captain Virat Kohli? Sources say Kohli and some other players aren't happy with Kumble's way of guiding the team.
The news comes at a time when India is preparing to take on Pakistan in its opening match of the Champions trophy on June 4. Indian cricket's Big Three - BCCI's advisory panel of Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman - will now be expected to broker peace between Kumble and Kohli's men. The advisory committee has been entrusted with the job of naming the next India coach. Kumble was considered the front-runner for an extension till the 2019 World Cup, with Team India having won everything under him in the past one year. So, what has suddenly gone wrong?
It is believed that Kumble being a 'hard task-master' has not gone down well with the seniors. There is no serious crisis as yet, but sources say players were happier with Ravi Shastri's style of working.
The news comes at a time when India is preparing to take on Pakistan in its opening match of the Champions trophy on June 4. Indian cricket's Big Three - BCCI's advisory panel of Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman - will now be expected to broker peace between Kumble and Kohli's men. The advisory committee has been entrusted with the job of naming the next India coach. Kumble was considered the front-runner for an extension till the 2019 World Cup, with Team India having won everything under him in the past one year. So, what has suddenly gone wrong?
It is believed that Kumble being a 'hard task-master' has not gone down well with the seniors. There is no serious crisis as yet, but sources say players were happier with Ravi Shastri's style of working.