Kumble’s new contract to be discussed post Champions Trophy

TIL Desk Sports/ Chief coach Anil Kumble’s fresh contract will be up for discussion after Indian cricket team’s Champions Trophy assignment in England. Kumble, who replaced Ravi Shastri (Team Director) last year as the chief coach before the tour of West Indies, was given a one-year contract till end of June 2017.

“Yes, Anil Kumble’s contract as the chief coach will end with India’s campaign in the Champions Trophy. Obviously, there is every possibility that it will be up for renewal but that will only be decided by the general body after the tournament gets over,” a senior BCCI functionary told.

Batting coach Sanjay Bangar and fielding coach R Sridhar have also been retained for the Champions Trophy. It was also learnt that any decision regarding Kumble’s appointment will need to be vetted by the Committee of Administrators (COA).