Ford spurns India coach offer

London, June 11 (UNI) Graham Ford today turned down BCCI's offer to coach Team India and instead decided to continue his current job of Kent Director of Cricket.

Ford, who was offered the job on Saturday in Chennai after an interview by a special seven-member committee, said he was honoured that India have shown interest in his capabilities, but expressed inability to take up the high profile job.

''I have had a chance to reflect on the offer made by the BCCI and their urgency to fill the vacant position.

After careful consideration, I have decided to continue my work here at Kent. This has been a really difficult decision. I am honoured that India have shown such interest in my capabilities, but feel that this is the right decision for me and my family,'' Ford said in a statement put up in his club website.

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