Fate hangs in balance for Pune coach

Former Australian opener Geoff Marsh's future as Pune Warriors coach looks uncertain after their dismal show in the fourth edition of Indian Premier League in which the new franchise finished ninth among 10 teams.

However it is almost confirmed that former England all-rounder Dermot Reeve will get the boot after the disastrous campaign. But former India batsman Praveen Amre is likely to be retained as one of the assistant coaches for the next season.

According to reliable sources, Sahara supremo Subrata Roy will take a call on Marsh's future and the other members of the support staff in the next couple of days.

"It will be the owner's call. The franchise model demands that non-performers will have to make way for someone new.