Former Indian cricketer and team director Ravi Shastri has resigned from his post as media representative for the International Cricket Council Cricket Committee, according to PTI. "I have already submitted my resignation. There are personal commitments and I have been there for six years," said Shastri.
Coincidentally, the chairperson of the ICC Cricket Committee Anil Kumble, who was recently appointed to the post of the Indian team's coach over Shastri. Shastri has been disgruntled at not getting the job, directing his annoyance largely at former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who was part of the selection committee. Shastri had criticised Ganguly for not being present when he gave his interview for the coach job. Ganguly, in response, had said Shastri was living "in a fool's paradise" and dismissed his criticism.
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