Gary Kirsten ready to drive South African bus
The former Indian coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gary-Kirsten-c58527 expressed his excitement over taking his position with Cricket South Africa, coaching his national side.
The 43-year-old, former South African left-handed batsman is ready to take the charge on Monday.
"I would love to coach the South African team - it's my people. It will be a natural progression," he expressed.
Kirsten led the Indian team to their historic victory in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 and the players really appreciated his efforts.
The Proteas opener built the Indian side into a fighting unit, highlighting their strengths and covering their weaknesses. Under his coaching, the Men in Blue entered the mega event as the fouvrites.
After winning the World Cup trophy in-front of a packed-house in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yuvraj-Singh-c98364, also acknowledged Kirsten’s role in the victory.
"He always kept a check on me. He pulled me up when the chips were down. He is a father figure and I am going to miss him," he quoted.
Kirsten, who played 185 One day Internationals (ODIs) and 101 tests matches for his country, extremely enjoyed his stint with the Indian team.
“It was an indescribable experience, and something no one should miss out on. It changed my whole life, and made me realize that there are more important things to life than cricket. I am not at all regretting the fact that I missed that Test to be by her
side”. He admitted.
After completing his contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kirsten was looking forward to establishing a cricket academy in his hometown, to polish the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Young-c98322 talent.
Kirsten’s appointment as Proteas coach has been appreciated in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 and many former players support the decision.
“Gary will be good for South African cricket. He has done unbelievably well with India. He has a great work ethic and knows what is expected of a coach at international level,” the former south African captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kepler-Christoffel-Wessels-c71006 said.
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