READ: Sporting heavyweights react to Kumble’s resignation letter
ON JUNE 20, Anil Kumble decided to quit from the post of India head coach and uploaded an open letter on Twitter. The legendary leggie mentioned that his relationship with skipper Virat Kohli was ‘untenable’ and that it was best for him to leave the post and move on.
Kumble’s decision to step down came as upset to a lot of fans and followers of Indian cricket. Apart from them, plenty of sporting heavyweights took to their official Twitter handles to share their opinions about the incident.
Expert commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle tweeted in anticipation to Kumble's departure.
If it is true that @anilkumble1074 has stepped down as coach, Indian cricket has let itself lose an outstanding resource.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 20, 2017
Organisations must strive to preserve committed people. I will be disappointed if there isn't a bigger role for @anilkumble1074
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 20, 2017
Having said that, it is inevitable that if there is a falling out between captain and coach, the captain will have his way.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 20, 2017
Olympic Gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra showed his support for Kumble in a veiled tweet.
My biggest teachers was coach Uwe.I hated him!But stuck with him for 20 years.He always told me things I did not want to hear.#justsaying
— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) June 20, 2017
Former England batsman Micheal Vaughan reckoned that it is a great loss for the Indian cricket team.
India are losing a Great man in @anilkumble1074 ... realty hope he stays in some role .... far too good a bloke to lose ... #India
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 20, 2017
Aussie commentator Dean Jones questioned the BCCI following Kumble's decision to quit.
So the big question from Anil Kumble departing as coach of the Indian team .... who is the boss in a cricket team? the captain or the coach?
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 20, 2017
Former India bowler Bishan Singh Bedi also threw his weight behind the Indian spin legend.
Not surprised w/Kumble quitting-no self-respecting wud've carried on n such environment!Crkt Ind needed 'Jumbo' more than other way around?!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) June 20, 2017
Gratitude has obviously been thrown out o window by whoever raising 'revolt' against Ind's giant @anilkumble1074!Loser's Indn Crkt o course!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) June 20, 2017
The BCCI has retained the rest of its coaching staff for the West Indies series, with MV Sridhar supervising the team's management. The men in blue will play five ODIs and a T20 in the Caribbean, starting June 23.
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