New Delhi: Former India captain Anil Kumble has been appointed as the head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for the forthcoming season.
The legendary leg-spinner has joined the team on a two-year contract.
Kumble, who resigned from his post as the head coach of the Indian team after the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final loss to Pakistan, has replaced Mike Hesson who left the franchise to become Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Director.
Kumble had previously been the chief mentor of Mumbai Indians. He was appointed in the role in 2013 and the MI went on to win their maiden IPL title in that year.
Kumble’s 1st assignment as head coach of KXIP will be at IPL auction, scheduled for December 19 in Kolkata.
KXIP finished sixth in 2019 IPL, a slight improvement on the seventh position they finished in 2018.