Kapil Dev to take over as India coach

The cricket board8217;s two-day AGM which began in Jaipur today named Kapil Dev to the post, considered less glamorous only to that of the captain and more importantly named a sorely needed physical trainer for the side by appointing South African Andrew Leipus from the Kiwi tour starting by this month end.

The Haryana Hurricane8217; had said he was willing to play a role in Indian cricket administration and that he was not averse to taking over as coach though former India skipper and current A8217; team coach Krishnamachari Srikkanth was widely tipped to succeed Gaekwad.

But Kapil Dev8217;s appointment should inspire the players, grappling with poor fitness and injury worries, to lift their level of athleticism which remains a grey area for the team.

When contacted, Kapil Dev said 8220;the board is yet to intimate me and I can8217;t comment till that courtesy is extended8221;.