Zimbabwe-born Duncan Fletcher was on Wednesday appointed as the coach of the Indian cricket team. The former England coach will replace Gary Kirsten just ahead of India’s tour to West Indies. “Fletcher has been appointed for a two-year period,” said Board secretary N Srinivasan. Fletcher bagged the top job in the Indian team ahead of names like former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming and former Zimbabwe player Andy Flower. Fletcher happens to be Kirsten's recommendation.