“It’s been a privilege to work with these talented young men over the past 15 months”
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Graham Ford has stepped down as Sri Lanka’s head coach after being with the national team for 15 months.
“What happens in the change room is something that’s very sacred and private to all of us”
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India captain Virat Kohli has said that he has nothing but respect for everything Anil Kumble achieved during his illustrious career, but he refused to dwell on why the 46-year-old stepped down as head coach on Tuesday.
“After the final he gave a big dressing-down to the player”
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A BCCI official has revealed that Anil Kumble gave a player a “dressing down” right after the team’s 180-run loss to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final.
Kumble’s tenure as India’s head coach is over
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Anil Kumble has announced that he will be stepping down as India’s head coach after it emerged that captain Virat Kohli “had reservations with my style and about my continuing as head coach”.
“We have not decided about (playing him)”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir underwent a fitness test at The Oval on Friday and is set to be given the green light to play in the Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday.
“He will now undertake a period of rest from bowling”
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Australia left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc will play no part in the national team’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh as he has not fully recovered from a stress fracture in his foot.
“I must say they have improved a lot”
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Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey has admitted that Bangladesh earned their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy after emerging from an extremely tough group.
“He’s always looking to influence the game: with the bat, ball, or even in the field”
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England captain Eoin Morgan has heaped praise on all-rounder Ben Stokes following his superb performance in their Champions Trophy match against Australia on Saturday.
Kumble’s tenure as head coach will conclude after the Champions Trophy
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The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which consists of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, have sought more time to decide whether to retain Anil Kumble as India’s head coach.
“It is nice to score runs but, if my hundred helps win Bangladesh a game, it is a special feeling”
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Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has been in sublime form in the ongoing Champions Trophy, but his side are in a difficult situation when it comes to qualifying for the semi-finals.
