An email seems to have provided more details of the power struggle between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble.
The tussle that rocked Indian men's cricket team last year is back in news, thanks to the ongoing controversy in Indian women's cricket. More details have emerged of the power struggle between India captain Virat Kohli and former coach Anil Kumble which ended in the latter stepping down as coach. Kumble resigned in June 2017 despite an outstanding record, having overseen just one loss in 17 Tests in charge. Now a leaked email, acessed by media, has put the issue back in limelight. It suggests how Kohli went behind Kumble's back and played a significant role in his ouster.
1. Virat Kohli vs Anil Kumble: What's The Email
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Diana Edulji, member of Committee of Administrators (CoA) for BCCI, has reportedlly written a letter to CoA chief Vinod Rai regarding the ongoing controversy in Indian women's cricket team, according to reports.
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2. Virat Kohli vs Anil Kumble: What's in the Email
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The email, obtained by several media organisation and AFP, talks about why captain of women's cricket team should not enjoy same power as Kohli does in the Indian men's cricket. It details Kohli's actions before Kumble's ouster raising fresh questions about just how much power Kohli has in comparison to his cricket board.
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3. Virat Kohli went behind Anil Kumble's back
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According to reports, the email suggested captain Virat Kohli "frequently" worked behind the scenes against Kumble. The email also suggested that Kohli frequently sent messages to BCCI CEO Rahul Johri.
According to reports, Diana Edulji writes "Virat Kohli frequently sent SMSs to the CEO on which you acted and there was a change in the coach".
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4. Anil Kumble was made to look like a villain
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According to the reports based on the email, Diana Edulji talks about how Kumble was subjected to loss of face and made to look like a villain.
"He was gracious enough to move on for which I respect him," write Eduji in the reported letter.
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5. How Ravi Shastri got the job
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The same email claims that "rules were broken" so Ravi Shastri, a captain's pick who already had a close relationship with Kohli, could apply and land the the coveted gig.
"There also I had objected and my dissent is recorded when the timelines were extended for someone to apply as he (Ravi Shastri) didn't apply in time," says the reported email.
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