BCCI plans to extend Kirsten stay

[Sachinism]

we were doing fine without a coach lol

[beetle]

Anyways ....best wishes to him....

[The Outsider]

He has made the right statements since he came into the picture. Also, I like the idea of him being a consultant rather than the coach in Australia. It's too short a time frame for a new coach to take over the team. Sometimes, these choices can spring some pleasant surprises. I am optimistic.

[beetle]

agree...i liked the fact that he was worried about the players opinionand wanted to talk to them before accepting .He just might turn out ok......

[talksport]

One from the thorough Profressional Breed of South African Cricketers of yerster years... Good Luck to him

[manoj_admlab]

Kirsten signs deal to coach India Neil Manthorp December 4, 2007 Gary Kirsten, the new India coach, will join the team in their Australia tour for the third and fourth Tests © Getty Images Gary Kirsten has signed a two-year deal to coach the Indian national team. He will start work on March 1, 2008, almost a year after his predecessor, Greg Chappell, resigned from the post. Kirsten signed the contract after clarifying a few last-minute details pertaining to his young family and also to the feelings of senior players in the team who had been anonymously quoted as saying that the appointment of a coach was "unnecessary." Sharad Pawar, the Indian board president, told Kirsten on Tuesday afternoon that all the senior players were looking forward to having him on board and agreed with Kirsten's suggestion that he meets up with the team before they depart for Australia. "I will go back to India soon to meet up with the squad before they fly to Australia on December 17 and then I will join them again in a transition phase for the third and fourth Tests against Australia in the New Year," Kirsten said. "It is a huge honour and I'm looking forward to the challenge with as much enthusiasm as any challenge I've ever faced. I'm not naive - I know how big the job is and I know it won't be easy, but it's also something I really want to do, and do well," Kirsten said. When Kirsten takes over full-time, his first assignment will be a three-Test series against South Africa. "That's exciting. I really don't think it will feel strange or odd. I will be doing everything I can to help India win. But Australia comes first and everybody's energy must be focussed on producing success on what is the hardest tour in cricket," Kirsten said. Neil Manthorp is a South African broadcaster and journalist, and head of the MWP Sport agency © Cricinfo

[DesiChap]

Rajput is going to be the assistant coach.

[DesiChap]

Kirsten is new India cricket coach New Delhi: Former South African opener Gary Kirsten has confirmed that he has accepted the job of India's new coach on Tuesday night. Speaking to the CNN-IBN, Kirsten said, "I have accepted the offer to coach the Indian cricket team. It is going to be a challenging moment for me but I am comfortable, excited at the prospect of the job. In short, I am all geared for it." Kirsten will be signing a two-year contract starting March 2008 but he will join the team briefly as a consultant during the Australia tour. "I will be starting from the 1st of March, joining them in the middle of Australia tour," said Kirsten. Kirsten had earlier confirmed to CNN-IBN that accepting the job was going to be a formality to him, and that he would not be able to join in time for the Australia tour. When he was asked about the Greg Chappell coaching tenure in India, he responded by saying, "I am not aware as to what happened in the Greg Chappell era. We have got a great team which is performing well and the old players should continue to pass on to young players." Kirsten had been quoted earlier today as saying that he wanted more clarity from the BCCI after hearing rumours that senior players were concerned about his appointment. "I have no concerns about the senior players," clarified Kirsten. http://www.cricketnext.com/news/kirsten-is-the-new-india-cricket-coach/28164-13.html

[Dravid]

great, n00b teaching a god :hahaha:

[DravidDaBest]

I think he'll be a successful coach. He made right statements and a good work ethic person. Good luck Gary!

[SachDan]

Against india he had a fine record.. now one hopes he will have a fine record with Indai!

[Promeet]

Salutations after a long time!! What exactly does he have to offer that our "boys" don't have/know? After checking his stats on CRICINFO, is he really in a position to tell Sachin, Sourav, Rahul, VVS, Dhoni, etc. etc. etc. that they are doing something wrong or should change something???!!:dontknow: Further, is this a BCCI thing about flexiing their muscle? I read somewhere where a BCCI official said that it was not a matter for senior players or something to the effect of - who is asking them, they have no choice, all they are allowed to do is obey!!!!!!!! Hullo BCCI - WE ARE THE FANS. If our team does not win (and winning they are), no more fans - ergo no more fat cheques for you. No support (ok, I admit it will take maybe a World War for us Desi fans to drop OUR team) but that could be the end of cricket on this GLOBE. BCCi, wake and smell the coffee, we need support for our players and not a political appointment.

[Online]

Salutations after a long time!! What exactly does he have to offer that our "boys" don't have/know? After checking his stats on CRICINFO, is he really in a position to tell Sachin, Sourav, Rahul, VVS, Dhoni, etc. etc. etc. that they are doing something wrong or should change something???!!:dontknow:

Pick ONE person who can "teach" things abt batting to Rahul or Sachin

[Online]

Steve Waugh will be the best choice - alas :(

[Chaos]

Steve Waugh will be the best choice - alas :(

nah lets have gilly as our coach, great aggression and he will teach us on how to torture the bowlers

[bharat297]

What exactly does he have to offer that our "boys" don't have/know? After checking his stats on CRICINFO, is he really in a position to tell Sachin, Sourav, Rahul, VVS, Dhoni, etc. etc. etc. that they are doing something wrong or should change something???!!:dontknow:

Do you think Tim Nielsen is "teaching" Ricky Ponting how to bat? Or Tom Moody was "teaching" Muralitharan to bowl? Another thing, how he was as a player means jack squat in terms of how he will be as a coach. Chappell was a terrible coach, and one of the best bowling coaches going around is a man named Troy Cooley, who had a bowling average of 61 in first class cricket. Yet he still coached Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne last year.

[omf52]

Do you think Tim Nielsen is "teaching" Ricky Ponting how to bat? Or Tom Moody was "teaching" Muralitharan to bowl? Another thing' date=' how he was as a player means jack squat in terms of how he will be as a coach. Chappell was a terrible coach, and one of the best bowling coaches going around is a man named Troy Cooley, who had a bowling average of 61 in first class cricket. Yet he still coached Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne last year.[/quote'] well put. hope he is successful.

[Brainfade]

Reading about him and what he has to say, I back the guy fully (not that my backing counts for anything). He is the anti-Greg Chappell. He will stay in the background, away from the spotlight, and just get try to do his job. I sincerely hope he succeeds.

[DesiChap]

Gary's the man Kirsten as coach Gary's the man December 5, 2007 Gary Kirsten's appointment as India coach has once again raised the issue of coaching in today's game. There is plenty of debate about the need for and the role of the modern-day cricket coach. The intellectual coach, skilled in modern management theories and in possession of all the required coaching certificates is in vogue today. His support staff includes sport scientists, who over the last decade have become a strong feature of the game. The time, though, has come to work out what in all this is, in fact, cricket-specific and what is not, and what does add to individual and team performance success. I am a great supporter of the scientific development of the game, but there needs to be greater understanding. Different methods and beliefs are in use, and often cricketers don't really know why they have to subscribe to these, or what specific benefits are being offered. Kirsten is the first coach who as a player has experienced all of it first-hand and can offer an opinion on what is applicable and what is not. He could be the new breed of coach which the game needs. Kirsten wants the job and is determined to prove himself as an international coach of distinction. In him we have, for the first time, a young coach, recently retired, who has been a success at the highest level, and has been schooled in all the facets of sports science. He also has health and fitness on his side. Importantly, he can coach cricketers in the art of playing the game, which is something we need to see more of these days. I first met Kirsten when we were youngsters, and our careers spanned the same era. A talented and hardworking batsman, his gritty determination and hunger for runs were an inspiration. His cricket pedigree is undoubted: his three brothers played first-class cricket, as did his father. Kirsten senior was the curator at Newlands cricket ground for many years, and the family lived on the ground premises. Gary would often joke that Newlands was his back garden. His international career record speaks for itself; he proved to be a great performer both home and away, standing up to all the challenges of his day with success. He captained his country, and had it not been for the fact that he played in the Hansie Cronje era, he would have done so more. A few months ago we did our Cricket South Africa Level 3 coaching course together. Always insightful, he has clear views on the game and is comfortable in the knowledge that he has earned the right to voice his opinion, while never been imposing and dogmatic. He thinks there is not enough time spent talking cricket these days. Kirsten's term may coincide with putting a succession plan into place for Indian cricket. Above all else, the way he handles this issue could prove to be crucial to whether he stays in the job or not. His other great attribute is that he is a patient and approachable man. He was always well liked within the team and was able to move easily between senior and junior players. He will know from his private coaching stints that an environment of learning can only be created through friendship and respect. Without this the world's greatest cricketing brain will not succeed. He will also respect the view that he cannot take South African ways to India wholesale, and would need to be sensitive to the unique demands of the Indian situation. With this in mind, his greatest challenges will be off the field. Working with three former captains in the side, a selection panel which in itself is a cricketing story in India, and the world's biggest cricket media, will test him to the limit. My Indian Cricket League team manager was an India selector for four years and his advice to Kirsten is simple: In India there are two things you don't do - argue with your wife or the media! Having said that, I expect Kirsten to be good in this regard. Cricket is big news in India and it is not just about a winning Indian team but getting a story. All the media would ask of the coach is that he is polite and gives them their due. He would do extremely well to win them over. An Indian coach who is good with the media will spend more time in the job, even with a losing team. Critically, he will value those around him, and I hope that he will have a say in appointing his support staff. His other challenge will be to win the support of the senior players who are coming to the end of their careers. Some players at such a stage in their careers tend to become cranky and go into self preservation mode. Kirsten's term may coincide with putting a succession plan into place for Indian cricket. Will he be the man to end some great careers? How will that affect his position as coach? Above all else, the way he handles this issue could prove to be crucial to whether he stays in the job or not. I firmly believe that Kirsten is the right man for the job and that he has what it takes to keep Indian cricket growing and being successful. Whether he can take India to new heights remains to be seen, for Indian cricket is a complex issue. I am proud that the most demanding job in cricket has gone to a former team-mate and a South African. I wish him well. © Cricinfo http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/extracover/content/current/story/323816.html

[Online]

nice article - good luck to him :wtg: