6 possible Indian replacements for Anil Kumble as the head coach of the Indian cricket team

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Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli are seemingly have had a difference of opinion

#2 Virender Sehwag

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Virender Sehwag Kings XI Punjab
Sehwag was named head of Kings XI Punjab's cricket operations
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Sehwag certainly doesn’t need an introduction and is on the list because of his aggressive and straight forward attitude. A man with over 16,000 runs in 355 international matches, he was an absolute menace for the opposition bowlers. He has delighted cricket fans with numerous memorable knocks during his playing days and is now looking to start a new career in the coaching role.

Although he does not have much coaching experience yet, he was named the Head of Kings XI Punjab's Cricket Operations IPL 2017. He has won numerous awards during his playing days which include the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the world consecutively in 2008 and 2009, Arjuna Award in 2002, ICC Test player of the year in 2010 and the Padmashree in the same year.

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