By: Tanya Sahni
The administrative manager of Indian cricket team, Kapil Malhotra submitted a report to the BCCI about the Champions Trophy. He gave Virat Kohli a clean chit as there no mention of Kohli-Kumble spat in the report.
BCCI source said “Kapil Malhotra has submitted his report. At least there is nothing in the report. It suggests that Kohli was never rude to the coach or mention of any incident which could be termed as a breach of discipline.”
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When asked about the spat, official replied: He was specifically asked to mention any incident worth reporting which may have affected the dressing room environment or morale of the team. Nothing of that sort is there in the report.”
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Malhotra’s term as manager ends after the West Indies tour. The board will hire a full time manager, abolishing the convention set by the old guard of handing overseas ‘junkets’ to the state unit officials.
BCCI will be conducting the coach’s interview on July 10. Ravi Shastri emerging as the favourite to come back.