NEW DELHI: Anil Kumble has stepped down as India’s head coach after the completion of a one-year term that ended with the team’s defeat in the final of the Champions Trophy, the Indian cricket board said on Tuesday.

“The BCCI confirms that Mr Anil Kumble has withdrawn his services as the post of the Head Coach for the senior India men’s team,” said a board statement.

Kumble’s original contract expired with the team’s Champions Trophy campaign, but the former captain was tipped to get an extension after enjoying a successful run during his year in charge.

The BCCI invited applications for the role last month and Kumble had re-applied for the same.

The official confirmed the 46-year-old, who was put in charge last June, decided to step down after the breakdown of his relationship with Kohli.

Local media has reported that Kohli found Kumble’s brand of coaching a bit too assertive and their relationship was beyond repair.

Published in Dawn, June 21st, 2017