The ongoing rift rumours between Indian Team Players and Anil Kumble, the coach has taken the nation aback.

As speculated as a strong reason for the resignation of Ramachandran Guha, a member of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators, Justice (retired) RM Lodha expressed shock over the chain of events that is occurring lately.

Speaking to TOI on Guha’s resignation, Lodha said:

“Perhaps, the CoA isn’t working very smoothly internally. At least Guha’s letter suggests that. If the reforms were taken forward which included the Conflict of Interest clauses, all this would not have taken place. The CoA is empowered by the Supreme Court to implement the reforms and the mandate is to supervise.”

Guha wrote a letter clearing all the rumours and his thoughts. Lodha too spoke about senior cricketers involvement as mentioned in Guha’s letter.

“Virat (Kohli) is a good player. There is no doubt over it. But no person should be given absolute power. Whether it is a coach, CoA or a player, no one should be above the game and all the stakeholders should know it well,” he said.

Lodha backed Kumble and also expressed his interest on Kumble to continue being the head coach.

“Even the timing of announcing the process for a new coach is wrong. It has unfolded at the wrong juncture. All these things lead to a mess. Our captain and coach are professionals and I am certain they will not be involved in any incident that would harm the atmosphere of the team.”

“Given the kind of work he has done with the team over the last one year, Kumble is a very good coach. His achievements speak for themselves. He was given a one-year contract but deserves an extension,” said Lodha, but added: “Even if the selection process for the coach would have been initiated, nothing adverse should have been said about the coach.”

Soon the advisory committee comprising of Ganguly, Sachin and VVS Laxman will look upon the election of a new coach but according to Lodha, the current conditions are conducive of taking a decision with calm minds.