This story is from February 13, 2020

J Arun Kumar steps down as coach of Pondicherry

J Arun Kumar has stepped down as coach of Pondicherry team due to health reasons. Arun Kumar under whom Karnataka clinched back-to-back domestic trebles - Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare and Irani Cup - in 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons had been roped in as the coach of the Pondicherry side last year.
J Arun Kumar steps down as coach of Pondicherry
J Arun Kumar. (TOI Photo)
CHENNAI: J Arun Kumar has stepped down as coach of Pondicherry team due to health reasons. Arun Kumar under whom Karnataka clinched back-to-back domestic trebles - Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare and Irani Cup - in 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons had been roped in as the coach of the Pondicherry side last year.
"He has not been keeping well and made frequent visits to the hospital during the course of the season.
He chose not to continue in his position as the coach and communicated the same to us," a Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) official confirmed to TOI late on Wednesday evening. The official chose not to give further details on the ailment.
The 45-year-old Arun had previously coached the Tamil Nadu Premier League side Siechem Madurai Panthers during their triumphant 2018 season. Arun has also been associated with the Kings XI Punjab side as its batting coach. "Arun's credentials can't be questioned but his health had deteriorated in recent times," said the official.
It is also learnt that CS Suresh Kumar has been given the charge of the team. "Suresh Kumar has been associated with U23 Pondicherry teams earlier and worked closely with our academy," said the official.
Pondicherry are currently featuring in the Plate group of the Ranji Trophy and have 41 points from 8 outings. The team have registered 6 victories, drawn a game and lost one. In order to make the knockouts, the D Rohit-led side will have to win their last league clash against Nagaland and hope that Goa fail to cross the line in their encounter against Mizoram.
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