'Anil Kumble-Kohli will be an ice-fire combo,' Twitter reacts to Jumbo's appointment as India's head coach

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)  decided to appoint Anil Kumble as the head coach of the Indian cricket team on Thursday. Jumbo's appointment garnered overwhelming response from the Twitterati as they congratulated the veteran leg-spinner for his new venture.

Anil Kumble pips Ravi Shastri to become head coach of Indian cricket team

Here are some of the best tweets of the day.

Anil Kumble the new Indian coach. Wonderful news for a great man! Best wishes, buddy! 

— KP (@KP24) June 23, 2016

As soon as Anil Kumble applied there really couldn't be any other choice

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 23, 2016

Anil Kumble is an outstanding choice as coach of India. The expectations from him will be huge.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 23, 2016

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

Exciting times ahead for Indian cricket (team and fans included)with Anil Kumble's appointment as head coach.

— Vishwas k (@vishwask1) June 23, 2016

After a long time there is one none controversial appointment..congrats Anil Kumble. Insha allah BCCI played well !

— St. Sinner (@retheeshraj10) 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

Anil Kumble-Virat Kohli will be an Ice-Fire combo! Looking forward to see how it goes!!

— CherrY EdisoN (@cherry_edison) June 23, 2016

Looking forward to Ravi Shastri getting asked what he makes of Anil Kumble's appointment as coach, during his commentary stint.

— Alagappan Vijaykumar (@IndianMourinho) June 23, 2016

Anil Kumble appointment regenerated hope that one can get reward purely based on merit.

— Narendra nath (@iamnarendranath) June 23, 2016

@anilkumble1074 back in the Indian colours! Anil Kumble is a die heart Indian & will force everyone out there to die for it!

— Savi (@Savi_2411) June 23, 2016

Anil Kumble @anilkumble1074 appointed India Coach by @BCCI
Ravi Shastri says its exactly what the doctor ordered!
YO Jumbo!!

— Odia Comedian (@OdiaComedian) June 23, 2016

I hope Anil Kumble remembers to quickly send his degrees to Kejriwal, patriotism certificate to Subramanian Swamy, and regards to Arnab.

— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) June 23, 2016

Anil Kumble undoubtedly the favorite choice...a disciplined leader and a fighter. Will surely help the Indian team to perform better.

— Upendra Muduli (@tweetupendra) June 23, 2016

Anil Kumble named as new head coach of Team India. Great choice by the Sachin-Saurav-Laxman panel.

— sandeep sharma (@sansharma81) June 23, 2016