Anil Kumble nominated for Coach of Year award

Former India coach Anil Kumble is in the running for the Coach of the Year award in the inaugural edition of the Indian Sports Honours, instituted by the RP-SG Group in association with the foundation of skipper Virat Kohli.

Anil Kumble

Kumble, who had an unceremonious exit as India coach after differences with Kohli, is competing with Bisheshwar Nandi (gymnastics), Balwan Singh (kabaddi), Harendra Singh (hockey) and Vijay Davecha (golf) for the award. The nominations were announced yesterday. The winners will be announced at a ceremony to be held in Mumbai on November 11.