Anil Kumble's decision comes in the wake of reports claiming rifts between him and captain Virat Kohli, and just two days after India's embarrassing loss to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final.
Head coach Anil Kumble has not accompanied the Indian cricket team for the West Indies tour which starts on June 23 in Port of Spain, citing his prior commitment to an ICC meeting.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke also lauded Virat Kohli's intense and aggressive style of captaincy.
Earlier, it was reported that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), tasked with finding India's next coach, was keen on retaining incumbent Kumble for the post.
Anil Kumble's future as India coach is in the hands of the Cricket Advisory Committee which has sought more time to decide on the legendary leg-spinner's fate.
Anil Kumble's contract as head coach is due to expire at end of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and the Indian team is likely to get its next head coach before the tournament gets over on June 18.
When the question was rephrased by another scribe about how his journey with Kumble has been through the past year, he answered with an equally deadpan expression.
The alleged rift between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble has dominated headlines over the last few days.
Ramachandra Guha said the BCCI was afflicted by "superstar" culture and also expressed his disappointment over the "unprofessional" manner in which current coach Anil Kumble's contract was handled.
As the deadline to apply for the position of India's head coach ended on Wednesday, it is reported that Anil Kumble's one-year contract, which is due to expire at the end of ICC Champions Trophy 2017, was unlikely to get extended.
Ramachandra Guha has cited personal reasons but his resignation from the Committee of Administrators (CoA) could be linked to the speculation surrounding Anil Kumble's future as India coach
The BCCI top brass seems to be on damage control mode and some key officials are likely to meet coach Anil Kumble and captain Virat Kohli separately in Birmingham
Amid speculation of a rift between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble, former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday said it is impossible for a captain and coach to always be on the same page on all cricketing issues
The tenure of Anil Kumble will end with the conclusion of the Champions Trophy to be held between June 1 and 18
Kumble's contract expires at the end of India's Champions Trophy campaign but he is likely to continue till end of West Indies tour.
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Cricketer Zaheer Khan recently announced his engagement with long-time girlfriend Sagarika Ghatge. When people were busy congratulating the couple, another cricketer Anil Kumble got confused and gave best wishes to wrong Sagarika.
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