Simply over two weeks after publicly criticizing Tamil Nadu captain R Sai Kishore, Sulakshan Kulkarni has stepped down as the top coach of the workforce. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Affiliation (TNCA) appointed Sulakshan Kulkarni as the top coach final yr.
The previous Mumbai cricketer made an instantaneous impression as Tamil Nadu certified for the knockouts of the Ranji Trophy within the final season. It was their first look within the knockout phases of the first-class competitors for the reason that 2016/17 season.
Nevertheless, the connection between Sulakshan Kulkarni and the board in addition to the remainder of the workforce turned bitter after he publicly criticised R Sai Kishore following the loss in opposition to eventual winners Mumbai within the semifinal. He pinned the blame on the captain for the loss, saying that the spinner went in opposition to the workforce’s plans by opting to bat first. He additionally mentioned that Tamil Nadu misplaced the sport on the toss itself.
“I at all times communicate simple — we misplaced the match at 9’o clock on Day One. Every part was set, we gained the toss, as a coach, as a Mumbaikar, I do know the situations properly. We must always have bowled however the captain had some completely different intuition.
“In the end, he’s the boss. I may give my suggestions and inputs (as to) what sort of wickets and Mumbai’s mindset additionally. (From) 106/7, I knew earlier than the match that this (Mumbai’s fightback) might occur,” Sulakshan Kulkarni had mentioned after the loss.
Sulakshan Kulkarni resigns:
Sulakshan Kulkarni confronted extreme criticism for his feedback in opposition to Sai Kishore. A number of huge names from the state similar to Dinesh Karthik, Hemang Badani, and Krishnamachari Srikkanth slammed him for his feedback. It regarded extremely unlikely that Kulkarni would proceed because the coach after the feedback and in accordance with reviews, he has determined to step down.
In response to a report in The Instances of India, Kulkarni has already knowledgeable TNCA of his intention to half methods. In 2023, he signed a multi-season take care of the TNCA however determined to depart the workforce after only one season in cost,
“Kulkarni has despatched his resignation letter to TNCA through mail, saying that he’s unavailable for the approaching season as a result of private causes,” a supply advised the information outlet.
As per reviews, former India pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji, who’s at present the bowling coach of the workforce, may very well be promoted as the top coach.
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