Sanjay Manjrekar hits out at Ravi Shastri

Former India cricketer stands by Sourav Ganguly, lauds new coach selection.

Mumbai

: Former Team India Director Ravi Shastri took a dig at BCCI Advisory Committee member Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday saying he was “disrespectful” of the candidate he was interviewing. On Wednesday, former India criketer-turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, surprisingly, took Ganguly’s side.

“More than Sourav, I think Ravi is miffed with the rejection. It's a new experience for him. BCCI have made the better choice as coach,” he tweeted.

Shastri accused Ganguly for not being present during his turn for the interview last week. Though he said it had “nothing to do with Sourav,” he was clearly unhappy with the CAB president.

Anil Kumble, chosen as the head coach of Team India, thanked Shastri for his services but maintained that it is not about coaches, a team is about players.

From a match winner to the Head Coach. Here's a look at @anilkumble1074's glorious career - https://t.co/qQuWzEmNws pic.twitter.com/vipjwkzXbA

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 24, 2016

However, India cricketer Rohit Sharma acknowledged Shastri’s service to Team India. He said what the man did was brilliant but having Kumble on board is inspiring.

Shastri believed that his candidature got canned after Ganguly left the room during his presentation.

(This story originally appeared on Deccan Chronicle)