Anil Kumble appointed as chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

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Though he has announced his retirement from the world of cricket but Anil Kumble now has new role to play. On Thursday, the former Indian captain was unanimously appointed chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee by the game's governing body, replacing West Indies great Clive Lloyd.

"In Anil Kumble, we have a new chairman who has unquestioned experience not only as a player with India but also as an administrator with Karnataka State Cricket Association as well," ICC President Alan Isaac said in a statement after the Executive Board meeting in Colombo.

Kumble, 41, took 619 wickets in 132 Test and 337 wickets in 271 ODIs wickets during his illustrious 18-year international career. "I am sure that he (Kumble) will carry on Clive's good work and bring, like Andrew Strauss, contemporary thinking to the committee and both understand clearly the issues facing the modern game," he added.

Recently-retired, former English captain Andrew Strauss was unanimously nominated as Ian Bishop's replacement in the committee after the West Indian, indicated that he was not seeking an extension to his term. According to ICC sources, Kumble has been given a two-year term. The Cricket Committee meets twice a year and the second meeting of the year is likely to be held in November.

We are sure Kumble will fulfill his responsibilities very well!