Fletcher appointed India coach

Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will take over as India's new cricket coach from South African Gary Kirsten, the country's board (BCCI) said on Wednesday. 

The 62-year-old Fletcher, who has signed on for two years, will start with India's tour of West Indies in June after Kirsten turned down an extension to his three-year contract following India's World Cup victory. 

The former Zimbabwe captain coached England to Ashes success in 2005.  

India will play a Twenty20 international, five one-day internationals and three Tests in their tour of West Indies.     

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