Patrick Farhart & Shankar Basu Quit After Virat Kohli & Men Crashed out of the CWC 2019

India crashed out of the CWC 2019 after losing to New Zealand by 18 runs at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester despite the efforts MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja. According to reports, Shankar Basu and Patrick Farhart have informed the BCCI that they would discontinue their services for the team. Meanwhile, Partick Farhart informed about him discontinuing his services with the Indian team. Patrick and Basu were accredited for the Men in Blue’s success. It was Shankar Basu who made the yo-yo test a mandate for the players. New Zealand vs India Highlights And Cricket Score 1st Semi Final ODI Match.

It is said that the BCCI had extended the contract of the Farhart and Basu but they declined. “Whilst my last day with the team did not turn out as I wanted it to, I would like to thank @BCCI for the opportunity to work with the team for the last 4 years. My best wishes to all of the players and support staff for the future #TeamIndia,” read the tweet by Partick Farhart.

Harsha Bhogle also wished him luck for his future.

The Indian Express quoted a BCCI official as saying that both Farhart and Basu were offered fresh contracts but chose to move on. "Basu has informed the team management of not continuing as a trainer as he needs a break. So has Patrick. The Indian team will look out for their replacements after the World Cup and West Indies series," the official said.

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