VIRAT KOHLIANIL KUMBLE SPAT TIMELINE

May 30

With just five days to the Champions Trophy, reports emerge of trouble between Kohli and Kumble, with the India skipper unhappy over Kumble’s functioning.

May 31

BCCI invites applications for coach. Virender Sehwag, Tom Moody, Richard Pybus, D Ganesh and Lalchand Rajput are among the applicants.

June 1

Amitabh Chaudhary, acting secretary of BCCI, dismisses rumours of spat between Kumble and Kohli, says, “I cannot see any smoke at all.”

June 3

Ahead of the Champions Trophy match against Pakistan, Kohli dismisses reports of a fight and takes a swipe at the media.

June 12

Vinod Rai, the CoA head, announces Kumble will continue as coach for the West Indies series but it is subject to acceptance by the former Indian leg-spinner.

June 13

The Cricket Advisory Committee tells Kohli and Kumble to soften their stand and bury their differences to ensure a congenial atmosphere.

June 15

Reports say Kohli will attend the Advisory Committee-BCCI meeting over coach issue.

June 17

Kohli expresses “reservations” about Kumble in a meeting with the CAC in London.

June 20

Kumble doesn’t take flight to the West Indies with the team. BCCI announces he has decided not to continue as coach.