Cricket Fraternity on Anil Kumble

Former captain Anil Kumble was today appointed the Indian cricket team's head coach for a one-year tenure, bringing an end to the prolonged suspense over who will take over the reins of the side.

Here is the Twitteratis reaction to the decision:

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

Congratulations and best wishes to @anilkumble1074 . May you coach the India cricket team to win, win, win

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 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! Anil Kumble, for your appointment as India cricket team's head coach. https://t.co/H41bYT4Bu4

— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) June 23, 2016

Congratulations to @anilkumble1074 on being appointed as the Head Coach of Indian Cricket Team.
Best wishes for this new role!#AnilKumble

— Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) June 23, 2016