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[caption id="attachment_47015" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Indian skipper Virat Kohli in conversation with coach Anil Kumble today. Image Source: Xtratime[/caption] Internet Desk: Indian cricket team manager Kapil Malhotra submitted his report to the BCCI after they asked him to submit a report on his findings regarding what had happened in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In the report, Malhotra didn’t say anything regarding the tensions between India skipper Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble, who later stepped down from his post at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy. According to the reports, Malhotra had no role in the long home season and was just another man in the dressing room but the manager defended himself by saying that he called a meeting during the Champions Trophy, in presence of the selectors. Further, he also mentioned few incidents which were reported after India lost the final against Pakistan, which led to a bit of tension in the field. Here is the complete report submitted by Kapil Malhotra – I hear by duly submit my report, Champions Trophy 2017. The arrangements made by  ICC at the airports both when we landed & left were excellent, the hotels where we were put up were good. Our local liaison Mr Vasant Bhatt was very accommodating and helpful. Mr Peter Spinks our security in charge provided by ICC, worked very well with our security manager Mr Jaidev Joshi. Our staff performed there functions with sincerity and dedication. Before the tournament began, I had meetings with Mr Chris Tetley Head of events, meeting with Mr Neeraj Kumar & Miss Jill McCracken tournament safety & security manager, attended ACSU meetings. Had a meeting with Mr David Boon match Referee along with head coach Mr Anil Kumble. Both ICC venue managers Oval, Mr Dhiraj Malhotra and Edgbaston, Miss Sarah Edgar were very helpful & cooperative. Our Captain Mr Virat Kohli was very positive, was always approachable & respectful, even when the team had a bad day on the field, he encouraged the players to go out & express themselves & perform better, in the team meetings he spoke about intensity required on the field & led by example. All the team members got along well & behaved like true professionals & were always seen encouraging each other. There was harmony in the dressing room, the coaches Mr Anil Kumble, Mr Bangar, Mr Sridhar & senior players like Mr MS Dhoni & Mr Yuvraj Singh were helpful to the younger players. Team meetings were held one day before all the games, which I attended. Team selections were held one day before, both the selectors Mr MSK Prasad, Mr Devang Gandhi, head coach Mr Anil Kumble, Captian Mr Kohli & myself attended the meetings, the selection for all the games was unanimous. The minutes of the selection committee meeting are ready in hard copy. Initially, When I met Mr Anil Kumble I found him to be slightly reserved, but as the tournament progressed I found him more approachable. I must add that I did not see much communication between the Coach & the Captain, personally, I did not witness any arguments between the two. The Team members played well throughout the tournament & gave there 100 percent, it was unfortunate that we did not win the final. Suggestions Going forward, would suggest that there is enough time given to the squad to rest when they arrive, after long flights, before they start there activities, at least a couple of days, because If you see the scheduling, the day we got into London in the morning, within a few hours the Captain had to attend the arrival press conference, then captains photo shoot, then the entire squad had to attend Anti-Doping educational briefing along with ACU educational briefing. The next day we were at Lords practising. Enough water should be provided in team rooms at the hotel, we were provided 2 crates of water which was not sufficient. Security concerns There were 3 incidents reported by our security manager.

1. On the final day of the tournament after the prize distribution ceremony, as the players were walking up the steps, one of the spectators said something to Mr Shami, who was upset initially, but let go of the incident as it could have got the spectator into trouble, this could have been avoided had there been more distance between the spectators & the team members.

2. When we were about to leave the Oval after the finals, we were informed by our security manager that a minor incident had taken place with the door of the team bus, this was sorted out & the team bus arrived a little late.
3. Our team analyst Mr Tulli left his passport & money at the hotel in his room locker, in Birmingham, our security officer informed the hotel regarding this, only the passport was returned & we were informed there was no money found in the locker. Our security manager had taken up this issue with the security department of the ICC.