Twitter reacts as Anil Kumble named as India’s head coach

Former Indian leg spinner Anil Kumble has been appointed as the new coach of the national side for the next 12 months.

The 45-year-old first assignment will be India's four-Test series against the West Indies in the Caribbean.

The BCCI President Anurag Thakur confirmed the news in a press conference at Dharamsala.

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) June 23, 2016

The Bengaluru-born former cricketer now fills the void left by Duncan Fletcher following the end of the ICC World Cup 2015.

In his 18-years of glorious career, Kumble has appeared in 132 Tests and 271 ODIs. He claimed a combined total of 956 wickets in Tests and ODIs, which is the third highest in the planet after Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan.

Anil Kumble the new Indian coach. Wonderful news for a great man! Best wishes, buddy! 🏏
— KP (@KP24) June 23, 2016

Many many congrats Anil Bhai. Looking forward to guidance from you.@anilkumble1074 😊
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) June 23, 2016

The Indian cricket team now has a coach who will put his heart & soul in the job. Anil Kumble knows no other way of working.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 23, 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) June 23, 2016

Congrats @anilkumble1074 for being appointed as India coach. Best choice @bcci, hopefully he'll take Indian cricket to new heights.
— GGF (@GautamGambhir) June 23, 2016

Jumbo news 4Team India.Congrats @anilkumble1074
To have a coach who cud play wid broken jaw wud be an inspiration fr guys in dressing room.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 23, 2016

Congratulations sir @anilkumble1074 on becoming the coach of #TeamIndia! Looking forward to the long season ahead @BCCI
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 23, 2016

Congrats Anil bhai on your appointment as the new Team India coach. Wish you all the best. @anilkumble1074
— Ashoke Dinda (@dindaashoke) June 23, 2016

Congratulations Anil bhai.. @anilkumble1074, Credit to @ianuragthakur @BCCI Sachin VVS & Dada for making the right decision. Good luck!👍👍
— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) June 23, 2016

Congratulations Anil bhai @anilkumble1074! Well deserved. I am sure Indian cricket @BCCI will reach new heights.. Best wishes.
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) June 23, 2016

Congratulations @anilkumble1074 on your appointment as Head Coach of Team India, wishing you every success.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) June 23, 2016

Many congrats to u Anil Bhai 4 being appointed coach of d Indian team,I'm sure u will take Indian cricket to a new height @anilkumble1074
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 23, 2016

Heartiest welcome to @anilkumble1074 Sir. Look forward to your tenure with us. Great things in store for Indian Cricket with you 😊
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 23, 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) June 23, 2016

Great news for indian cricket..congratulation Anil Bhai @anilkumble1074 for becoming the head coach of @BCCI ..good luck going forward 🏏👆🔝
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) June 23, 2016