New India coach Shastri promises more freedom for players

Director of the Indian cricket team Ravi Shastri walks to the field during a practice session in Dhaka June 8, 2015. REUTERS/Ashikur Rahman

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - New India cricket coach Ravi Shastri plans to adopt a more hands-off approach to the role than his predecessor Anil Kumble, with the 55-year-old saying he has no intention of trying to act as a tutor to the players.

Kumble stepped down last month citing a breakdown in his relationship with skipper Virat Kohli, who according to media reports, resented the former captain's 'headmasterly' methods.