Duncan Fletcher appointed India coach

Virender Sehwag said it was good the BCCI had appointed a new coach soon after Kirsten's departure and that Fletcher would have time to settle down with the team.

Former Pakistani great Wasim Akram hailed Duncan Fletcher's appointment, saying he was the best man for the job of the Indian team's coach after Gary Kirsten.

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Former England skipper and noted columnist Michael Atherton said that Duncan Fletcher would be successful in his India coaching stint and shared qualities with Gary Kirsten.

Sunil Gavaskar was of the view that Mohinder Amarnath would have been a better choice as the Team India coach than Duncan Fletcher.

Former England coach Duncan Fletcher has been appointed as the new coach of the Indian cricket team.

Kapil Dev said that he would have preferred Venkatesh Prasad or Robin Singh to be appointed as the Indian team coach rather than Duncan Fletcher.

Indian bowling coach Eric Simmons, whose services were retained by the BCCI, said he was eager to work under Duncan Fletcher.

Buchanan felt Fletcher is a good choice for the high-profile job despite his none-too-impressive career as a player.