Jan. 26: India coach Gary Kirsten is not in the running for a similar job with the South African team but could be involved with Mumbai Indians in the IPL, a report said on Wednesday. According to the report, Kirsten’s good rapport with Sachin Tendulkar could lead to the former South African opener being appointed in a top position in Mumbai Indians who are looking to appoint a director of coaching before IPL-4.
“The Indian cricket board had hoped to persuade Kirsten to change his mind about not renewing his contract, but gave up on it this week. Future options for Kirsten could involve the Indian Premier League,” the report in a London daily said, adding “Kirsten could easily take up such a position while still developing his international academy that is in the planning stage at Claremont Cricket Club in Cape Town.”
Meanwhile, the South African coaching job is likely to go to Duncan Fletcher, the former England coach.