Twitter Reaction: Fans angered at Kumble-Kohli tussle

Indian cricket team is in a perfect shape ahead of the Champions Trophy 2017. Before heading into the main phase of the tournament, they defeated New Zealand in the first warm-up game quite comprehensively. But the matters inside the dressing room are not quite in place. Apparently, skipper Virat Kohli alongside other players are not too happy with coach Anil Kumble.

The rift began when Kumble forcefully wanted to include Kuldeep Yadav in the Indian team that played the 3rd Test match of the series against Australia in Ranchi. But Kohli was against it. According to media reports, the overbearing attitude of the former Indian spinner is not to the liking of the players. They feel there is a lack of freedom in the dressing room.

According to a report by India Today, cricketers are communicating with the Committee of Administrators on this aspect. “Team India cricketers are apparently not very happy with Anil Kumble and they have complained to the Committee of Administrators (CoA) about the coach’s overbearing attitude. The players are unhappy with the fact that there was no freedom in the dressing room,” said the report.

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly is a member of the advisory panel which will appoint a new coach for the team. According to a report by Times of India, Kohli had a long chat with Ganguly regarding the dispute after India’s warm-up match against New Zealand. After Kumble’s successful stint as the head coach, fans wanted an extension in his contract. But that was not the case to be. Rather, a new controversy is now being created.

Hence, it is hard for the Indian fans to keep quiet. They have expressed their worry and disgust on Twitter.

Here are some of the tweets regarding Kumble-Kohli spat

@imVkohli Under Kumble stewardship, Kohli and his troops have won each & every series that they have played so far. Still unhappy with coach.????????

— Ravi Chiku (@chiku_ravi) May 30, 2017

This is sad. Ravi Shastri over taskmaster Anil Kumble: Is this why Kohli and Co want head coach out? https://t.co/6zL4OxmyG4 via @scroll_in

— Darshan (@nemanjastuff) May 30, 2017

@thefield_in Sachin Ganguly & Co. very well know what Shastri stands for. Lust, power, booze and women. Who was behind Dhoni's replacement?

— Gulfamgulrose (@attamjhisatakli) May 30, 2017

Players vs Kumble under belly smacks o vicious tattle tracking by 'acting' actors o bcci!Fr some odd reason COA is found dumb on this count!

— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) May 29, 2017

The funniest part of Kumble – Kohli masala stuff there isn't denial from them or handshake photo They may be enjoying the fun

— Makarand Waingankar (@wmakarand) May 30, 2017

Sad and also volatile situation if this is true. Loss of trust between coach & captain (plus players) difficult to repair… https://t.co/uklwaKmxi3

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 30, 2017

@cricketwallah Players also should understand that person of the stature and caliber of Kumble will not do anything detrimental for indian cricket

— Rajnish Mishra (@rajnish1974) May 30, 2017

@cricketwallah Cricket teams are led by captains not coaches unlike football. @imVkohli should lead despite his flaws, despite @anilkumble1074 's greatness

— deepakmenon (@deepakmenon) May 30, 2017