​The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Tuesday (June 20) that Anil Kumble has stepped down from the post of the Head Coach for the Senior India Men’s cricket team.

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising of three Indian legends - Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, had endorsed an extension to his tenure as Head Coach looking at his great record as coach in the past one year. However, Anil has decided not to continue as the coach.


“We wish to place on record our sincere appreciation for the immense contribution by Anil Kumble to the team which enabled India to attain the No.1 Test position. Indian cricket needs his continued contribution in various capacities and wishes him all the best in his future endeavour,” said Mr. Amitabh Choudhary, Acting Secretary of the BCCI.

"The BCCI will continue to seek the assistance of the Cricket Advisory Committee in its search for a new Head Coach for the Senior India Men's Cricket Team," said the BCCI Media release.

The CAC will potentially have to recommend one nominee from the other five applicants - Virender Sehwag, Lalchand Rajput, Dodda Ganesh, Tom Moody and Richard Pybus, before the BCCI-CoA committee takes the final call.

In the interim, the BCCI has deputed MV Sridhar, GM - Cricket Operations, to supervise the Team Management for the West Indies tour. Sanjay Bangar, Batting Coach & R Sridhar, Fielding Coach will continue their assignments and assist the Indian Cricket Team.