Bangalore: Gary Kirsten, who will be Team India’s full-time coach from March next year, is going to arrive here on Friday for an “interaction” with the Anil Kumbles.
“Kirsten may be in Bangalore till the end of the third (and final) Test… Things will be clear by Thursday,”
The BCCI on Wednesday confirmed Kirsten’s appointment.
Kirsten will formally take over from March next year and has been handed a two-year contract.
“Kirsten has been appointed as the coach of the Indian team for a period of two years starting from March 1, 2008,” BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said.
“Gary will be with the Indian team in Australia as a consultant for a couple of weeks probably after the second Test,” the release added.
Kirsten will take over the reins almost a year after Australian Greg Chappell stepped down.
The left-hander had said on Tuesday that he was “very, very happy” with the terms and conditions of his contract.
On some senior cricketers’ reservations about having him as the coach, Kirsten said he has no concerns about what the cricketers think of his appointment. The former opener said he looked forward to a fruitful partnership.
