5 great cricketers who struggled in the role of coach

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev interacts with Sachin Tendulkar during a training session

India's greatest ever all-rounder, Kapil Dev, had one of the most celebrated careers in the nation's cricketing career. Not only was he the highest wicket-taker in Tests at one point, Kapil also captained the Indian team to their first ever World Cup triumph.

In the year 1999, the legendary cricketer took over as coach of the Indian team taking over from Anshuman Gaekwad. Although India won their first Test and ODI series of Kapil's coaching term against New Zealand, they struggled throughout the rest of his stint.

The Indian team suffered a 3-0 whitewash at the hands of Australia in Tests and produced a dismal performance in the subsequent ODI tri-series, which also involved Pakistan. They also lost a Test series at home against South Africa but managed to win 3-2 in the ODIs.

It was about at this time when former team-mate Manoj Prabhakar accused Kapil Dev of match-fixing and although he was cleared of the charges, the icon resigned from his role as Indian coach.