New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has highlighted the transformative impact of former head coach Gary Kirsten on Indian cricket, recalling how his man-management and belief in players played a defining role in the team’s success between 2008 and 2011. Speaking to former England captain Michael Vaughan on India’s white-ball growth during Kirsten’s tenure from 2008-2011, Yuvraj reflected on the South African’s arrival at a crucial phase, when India were build…
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New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten has opened up about his short stint as head coach of Pakistan’s limited-overs teams, revealing that extensive involvement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) played a major role in his early exit.Kirsten, who was appointed in April 2024 on a two-year contract, stepped down from his role as ODI and T20I coach after just six months, departing only days before Pakistan’s scheduled ODI tour of Australia.Kirsten said the extent …
Colombo, March 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men’s team, effective from April 15.Kirsten, who enjoyed a distinguished international career representing South Africa, served as the head coach of the India men’s national team from 2008 to 2011 and the head coach of the South Africa men’s national team from 2011 to 2013.”The appointment of the new head coach is part of Sri L…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Namibia’s teenaged fast bowling sensation Max Heingo said his team will try to keep defending champions India to 180 and not concede 250 when the two sides meet in a Group A clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.Namibia will come into the clash against India after losing to Netherlands by seven wickets at the same venue on Tuesday. “No, they’re not going to score 250 above against us – not a chance. I’m actually going to detect t…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus admitted his side fell short in their seven-wicket defeat to the Netherlands at the Men’s T20 World Cup, saying the toss and missed opportunities played a role, but admitted that a score of 156 was never going to be quite enough.”I felt like it was a decent toss for them to win. He also said he thought it was a good toss to win, seeing the amount of stick the spin got in those first and third overs. So, that’s a cricketing thing, and it’…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus believes his side’s fielding prowess could prove to be decisive in tight moments as they prepare for their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Group A opener against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.Erasmus drew encouragement from the tournament’s opening matches, where associate nations like USA and Nepal pushed higher-ranked opponents like defending champions India and two-time winners England really close on successive days …
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Senior all-rounder JJ Smit said Gary Kirsten’s calming presence and subcontinental expertise as Namibia’s consultant coach have been invaluable for the side as they prepare to open their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The former South Africa opener, who coached India to the 2011 ODI World Cup title on home soil, has joined Namibia as a consultant for the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kirsten has alrea…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Namibia’s left-arm pace spearhead Ruben Trumpelmann feels the bowlers will be the difference-makers in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup as his side prepare to open their Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Trumpelmann has been in red-hot form since the 2024 tournament, claiming 17 wickets in 12 innings at a strike rate of 13.9. With his height and capability to extract seam movement, Trumpelmann holds the key for Namibia wit…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a crucial role in helping overseas cricketers acclimatise to the pressure of playing in front of intimidating Indian crowds, said former England captain Nasser Hussain said ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup starting next month in India and Sri Lanka. “As an opposition, you are also taking on the crowd in India. Recently, in the World Cup semi-final between Australia and India Women, you could see from the crowd interaction t…