Anil Kumble has been arguably India's best spinner and one of most successful slow bowlers as well. Kumble, who is third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket with 619 wickets has gone on to be a match-winner for Team India on so many occasions. After a successful 18-year cricketing career, Kumble has ventured into commentary, expert analysis, and coaching. Between 2012 to 2015, Anil Kumble was a chief mentor of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in IPL. w, he is once again set to don coach's hat in next edition of tournament.

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Kumble appointed as KXIP head coach

Anil Kumble has been appointed as new head coach of Kinga XI Punjab in next season of Indian Premier League. former Indian skipper has been roped in Punjab franchise at a time when y are struggling to get going in tournament. ir last good performance had last come in 2014 edition where y had finished as runners-up after having lost to Kolkata Knight Riders. Meanwhile, it remains ir only final appearance to date. spin legend will replace Mike Hesson and at same time, will also be only Indian head coach in IPL 2020. Kumble, who is nicknamed as 'Jumbo' will begin his first assignment with former finalists at IPL auctions which are scheduled for December 19 in Kolkata. Meanwhile, it has also been reported that Kumble will also be taking a call on current Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin's future in side.

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Kumble makes his return as Coach

Anil Kumble's appointment as head coach of Kings XI Punjab will witness him making his return as a coach. He will continue his coaching stint for first time after he had stepped down as coach of Indian cricket team after an alleged rift between skipper Virat Kohli in 2017. Kumble, who was named head coach of India in 2016 played an integral part in taking team to top spot in Test rankings and stepped down from role after India's loss to arch-rivals Pakistan in final of ICC Champions Trophy.

Kumble has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in first three editions of IPL (2008-2010). He had also led m to finals in 2009 edition where y lost to w-defunct Deccan Chargers.

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