Dahiya says 'No' to U-23 Delhi coach's job

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Press Trust of India Greater Noida
Last Updated : Sep 10 2016 | 5:07 PM IST
An angry Vijay Dahiya today made it clear that he will not take up the job of Delhi Under-23 team's chief coach's job, a relegation from top job of the senior team that he had last year.
"I am not taking up the Delhi U-23 chief coach's job. I am surprised that no one had the courtesy to ask me whether I am ready to accept the position of U-23 coach. This is simply not on," an irate Dahiya told PTI on the sidelines of Duleep Trophy final, where he is commentating.
Dahiya was pipped by former Delhi stalwart KP Bhaskar, who has been appointed the chief coach of Ranji side at a reported salary of Rs 22 lakh for the season.
Dahiya's salary for U-23 team was fixed at Rs 12 lakh, a figure that DDCA never consulted with former stumper.
What has irked Dahiya is the fact that none of members of the interview panel including his former teammates Vivek Razdan, Siddharth Sahib Singh informed him about the decision.
"Won't you at least ask me whether I want to coach U23 after coaching Ranji team? How can one even announce my name to the media without my consent? Nothing was discussed. And I had appeared for the senior coach's job, something I had been doing for years now," the 43 year old, who played two Tests and 19 ODIs for India, said.
Asked if he could reconsider his decision, Dahiya ruled out any such possibilities.
"No question of changing my decision," Dahiya stated.

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First Published: Sep 10 2016 | 5:07 PM IST

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