Anil Kumble has played 132 Tests for India. (Source: Express file)
India finally got their head coach after Anil Kumble’s name was announced in Dharamsala on Thursday.
India were without a head coach after Duncan Fletcher’s contract expired after the World Cup in 2015. Ravi Shastri was appointed as team director in the World Cup build-up and he continued at the position till World T20 2016.
Twitter reacted to the appointment of Kumble.
Congratulations Anil bhai, look forward taking Team India to the next level @anilkumble1074
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) 24 June 2016
Kumble is the new head coach of the Indian Cricket Team.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 23 June 2016
The BCCI announces the appointment of Mr. Anil Kumble as Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team for one year. pic.twitter.com/yZNohzFfwc
— BCCI (@BCCI) 23 June 2016
Anil Kumble is an outstanding choice as coach of India. The expectations from him will be huge.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 23 June 2016
Anil Kumble will be an excellent organiser and a top team man. And knowing him, he will respect the fact that the captain runs the team.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 23 June 2016
Good on @ianuragthakur to acknowledge Ravi Shastri’s contribution. Ravi had stepped in at a difficult time.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 23 June 2016
Congrats @anilkumble1074 bhai on your appointment as head coach of Team India. I am sure you will excel in the new role. All the best!
— Manoj Tiwary (@tiwarymanoj) 23 June 2016
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