Kumble dismisses having conflict of interest in becoming coach

TIL Desk Sports/ Newly-appointed Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble has dismissed reports of conflict of interest between his new job and his involvement in a sports firm as well as heading the ICC Cricket Committee. The former India captain, who was named for the coveted post last week, has involvement in a company called Tenvic, which is in the business of sports and consulting.

Kumble said all issues have been addressed before signing on the dotted line and he will also continue as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee. “There is absolutely no conflict of interest. All things have been addressed,” Kumble said.”There is the ICC Cricket Committee, for which I will not be able to dedicate as much time. However, I see no reason why I cannot continue as its chairman.

There are other national coaches like Darren Lehmann on the committee. [Also part of it are] Andrew Strauss, who is England and Wales Cricket Board director, England Cricket, and Dravid, who is the India A coach,” he told in an interview. He also made it clear that his application for the post of coach was sent before the deadline. “The application was sent well within the time limit. I am surprised at reports of me applying after the deadline surfaced.” Kumble was appointed after he appeared for an interview before the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee consisting of his former team-mates Sachin Tendulkar, V V S Laxman and Sourav Ganguly.