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Kumble stayed back in England instead of travelling with the team for their next assignment Current Affairs   : Legendary leg-spinner   Anil Kumble   has decided against continuing as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, it was announced on Tuesday. According to reports, Kumble, whose one-year tenure was scheduled to end at the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales, stayed back in England instead of travelling with the team for their next assignment in the West Indies. Here is the full text of his resignation letter: Also Read: India after Kumble: 5 contenders who have applied to be next head coach Coach vs Captain: Partnership with Kohli had become untenable, says Kumble Anil Kumble decides to step down as Team India head coach

Coming days will decide how we shape up as Test unit: Kohli With Indian   cricket   team geared up for their busiest   Test   season comprising 17 five-day games, skipper   Virat Kohli   aptly stated that the coming days will be an indicator as to how they have shaped up as a Test unit. "This is the perfect situation and opportunity to challenge and assess ourselves as a Test team. These months will define how we play as a Test team in coming years," Kohli said at the pre-departure media conference ahead of Indian team's tour of the West Indies. Hailing Anil Kumble's appointment as the team's head coach, the Indian skipper said that now they have a man, who can also tell them how to win Test matches abroad. "It is a huge boost for us that Anil bhai is our coach. Bowlers will feel more support due to his presence. Especially as he is someone who has won so many matches for the country and knows what it requires to win matches both India and abroa...