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India confirm appointment of leading Test wicket-taker Anil Kumble as head coach

India confirm the appointment of former captain and leg spinner Anil Kumble as their new head coach on a one-year deal.

India have appointed former captain and leg spinner Anil Kumble as their new head coach on a one-year deal.

The 45-year-old has no international or first-class coaching experience but is his country's leading Test wicket-taker with 619 wickets in 132 games.

Kumble beat off competition for the role from former team director Ravi Shastri, who oversaw India's recent World Twenty20 and Asia Cup campaigns.

"It's a great honour to be back again in the Indian dressing room in a different role and in a different capacity," Kumble is quoted by Sky Sports News as saying.

"It's a huge responsibility, I have always put my hand up for challenges and I am ready to take up this role."

Kumble's first challenge comes in the shape of a four-Test series in the West Indies next month.

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