Coca-Cola cup 1997/98 (Desert Storm): Where are they now?

#7 Hrishikesh Kanitkar

Kanitkar did not have a very successful international career

Not a very popular name in Indian cricketing circles, Kanitkar made his ODI debut in late 1997, just a few months before the Coca-Cola Cup. However, his showings in those few months were enough to ensure he retained his spot going into the tournament.

While he was picked mainly for his ability with the bat, it was with the ball that he truly shone, picking up 3 wickets with his useful part-time off-spin. However, he was unable to truly cement his spot in the side and was dropped soon after, playing his last ODI in 2000.

Kanitkar is currently the coach of Tamil Nadu and led them to a third-placed finish in the 2016/17 Ranji Trophy.

#8 Anil Kumble

Kumble had a successful stint as India's head coach

Anil Kumble was India's second highest wicket-taker in the tournament, ending with eight scalps in five matches and best figures of 3/39 which he picked up in the opening game against New Zealand. He was decent in the final against Australia as well, dismissing Darren Lehmann at a time when he was looking destructive.

India's highest wicket-taker in Tests (619) and third highest in the world, Kumble set a new record in 1999 in a Test against Pakistan when he picked up all 10 wickets in an innings, which till date, remains one of the best ever spells in Test cricket.

After a dip in form, he announced his retirement in 2008 and then went on to become the president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association in 2010, for a three-year term.

Most recently, he was the head coach of Team India, a position in which he enjoyed immense success, but stepped down in 2017 following a rift between him and Indian skipper Virat Kohli.