Prasad and Robin sacked as coaches

Venkatesh Prasad and Robin Singh are sacked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from the role as bowling and fielding coach of the Indian cricket team with immediate effect. The decision came as a surprise on the day when the Indian team for the series against Australia was announced. The board has not offered any explanations for the sacking but with a one line e-mail stating their decision.

Venkatesh Prasad said, “I have been not been informed about this but if this is true, I am deeply disappointed and hurt. I have no doubt that I have done my job for the Indian team to the best of my abilities. I will try to contact the BCCI and find out what I did wrong that has led them to take this decision.” It is also believed that the poor performance by Indian team in the two ICC tournaments – the World Twenty20 and Champions Trophy led to the discharge of the two Indian coaches.

However, Prasad already has a job in the capacity of bowling coach for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings and Robin Singh recently signed a contract as coach with the Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, there are reports that one among Andy Roberts or Fannie DeViller or Allan Donald will be appointed as the new bowling coach of the Indian team.