Chennai, Oct 15 : The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) on Thursday relieved bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach Robin Singh from their services.

In a statement to the media BCCI Secretary N Srinivasan said: "The BCCI has decided to discontinue the services of bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach Robin Singh with immediate effect."

The BCCI has offered no clear explanation for their sudden sacking.

Though the BCCI's decision came as a surprise, both Prasad and Singh were under the scanner after India''s dismal show in the Twenty20 World Cup and last month''s Champions Trophy.

Reacting to the sacking, Prasad said he was disappointed.

"If this is true, I am disappointed," Prasad said.

Prasad also claimed that the he has not received any official information from the BCCI on the matter. (ANI)