Anil Kumble steps down as Team India head coach

Ani Kumble has stepped down as India coach after a successful one-year term. He did not travel with the team from England to the West Indies for a short limited-overs tour starting June 23.

Kumble had been appointed coach in June 2016 for a one-year term by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) and was instantly successful. Under him, India won Test series against West Indies, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Australia.

India also regained the top spot in the ICC Test rankings during this period and reached the final of the Champions Trophy before losing to Pakistan by 180 runs.

Kumble's term was supposed to end after the Champions Trophy but a few weeks back would have seen him not continuing in his role. The BCCI had, however, started its hunt for the new coach in May, much to the surprise of many. The Indian board stated it was a mere formality to ensure a fairness in the process.