Next coach to be appointed before tour of Sri Lanka

New Delhi: Senior BCCI official Rajeev Shukla today said that despite board's best effort they failed to settle the differences between Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli and assured that the new head coach of Team India will be appointed before Sri Lanka's tour.Talking to mediapersons, Shukla said,"BCCI tried its level best to resolve the issue.

The acting secretary, the CEO, they discussed the matter with Kumble and Kohli in great detail, the board consulted the Chairman of the COA (Vinod Rai) also.They tried to resolve the issues, but eventually no outcome could be found out and Kumble decided to move on." "BCCI wishes Kumble best for the future.

Meanwhile, BCCI has decided to search further for the coach.Before the Sri Lanka tour, the coach will be appointed and it will be the best coach for India," added Shukla.
Notably, former India spinner Anil Kumble had stepped down as the head coach of the Indian cricket team last night after citing differences with skipper Kohli and other players. (UNI)