Former all-rounder Ravi Shastri has been appointed India coach till the 2019 World Cup, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Tuesday.
The 55-year-old Shastri will replace former captain Anil Kumble, who stepped down as coach last month after falling out with captain Virat Kohli despite enjoying a successful run during his year in charge.
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