Cricket Namibia have appointed Gary Kirsten as a consultant for the men’s national team ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in India and Sri Lanka.
Namibia are one of the 20 teams that will take part in the global event. The upcoming edition will mark the fourth consecutive time the African nation have qualified for the 20-over World Cup.
Kirsten, a World Cup-winning coach, brings immense experience with him. The former South Africa international has worked with teams in the past such as India, South Africa, and, more recently, on a short-term basis with Pakistan. He has also worked in various roles in franchise leagues around the globe, including the IPL.
“It is indeed a privilege to work with Cricket Namibia,” Kirsten said in a Cricket Namibia statement. “I have been thoroughly impressed with the dedication and determination to create a high-performance cricket environment. Their new state-of-the-art cricket stadium is a testament to their commitment to ensuring their national teams are competing with the best cricket countries in the world. Their senior men’s national team is performing well, and I look forward to adding value to their preparation for the T20 World Cup in February next year.”
Kirsten will work closely with the head coach, Craig Williams, to assist in the team’s preparations for the World Cup.
“Kirsten’s appointment as a consultant reflects Cricket Namibia’s commitment to strengthening its high-performance environment and supporting the existing coaching structure,” a statement from Cricket Namibia said. “His blend of international playing experience, coaching success, and passion for player development brings valuable insight and added depth to the Eagles’ [men’s national team] set-up.”
Namibia will take on the Netherlands in their first match of the T20 World Cup on February 10 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
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