Anil Kumble’s most influential friends in Indian cricket could not ensure a second term for him as head coach. It was Ganguly, VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar, the holy trinity of Indian cricket, who had chosen their former teammate as head coach in June 2016. (Read | Virat Kohli on ‘rift’ with Anil Kumble: Stop speculating, writing rumours)In the presence of a dominating Kohli, Kumble’s absence should see a happier dressing room. If India’s Champions Trophy run was making headlines last week, the Anil Kumble saga was not far behind. Anything is possible in Indian cricket.

Source: Hindustan Times June 20, 2017 14:25 UTC