BCCI plans to extend Kirsten stay

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The day he played guli-danda the first time...

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Sehwag praises Upton's input Virender Sehwag spent close to 45 minutes with Paddy Upton, India's latest mental conditioning and strategic leadership coach, at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He said they had spoken about mental toughness and discussed the "small things" that batsmen often tend to forget.. More... South Africa in India 2007-08 Sehwag praises Upton's input Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Chennai March 24, 2008 Virender Sehwag is more worried about the heat than the South African attack © Getty Images So instinctive is Virender Sehwag's style of play that you sometimes wonder what effect a psychologist or a mental conditioning coach can have on his batting. But rewind two years to India's tour of West Indies and you had Sehwag saluting the efforts of Rudi Webster, the West Indian psychologist, for changing his game. So it came as no surprise that he spent close to 45 minutes with Paddy Upton, India's latest mental conditioning and strategic leadership coach, at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. "I was discussing mental toughness issues with Paddy Upton," he said after another humid day in Chennai, one which saw more rain fall around noon. "It was quite a good discussion and hopefully a few positives will come out of it. Rudi Webster in West Indies was also a big help. Few people can answer the questions thrown up by the batsmen about mental toughness, so we can get 4-5 ideas from someone like him." Until 2006, though, Sehwag was seen as someone who didn't approve of such coaches. He wasn't too eager about Sandy Gordon, who the team employed during the World Cup in 2003, and gave the impression of someone who just wanted to do his thing. As with Webster, he seemed upbeat on this occasion too. "Over a period of time if you have been playing cricket for 8-9 years, sometimes you tend to forget small things and the moment someone reminds you of the things that you were doing in the past and what you are doing now," he said. "Everyone knows that if you are going to play a Test match, how you're going to get your runs. Pressure, dedication and motivation are the kind of things that are discussed." He acknowledged the advantages of a regular coach - something India haven't had since Greg Chappell resigned after the World Cup last year - and said it played a part in logistical aspects. "[There are] not too many changes after Gary has taken over. Only man-management and facilities are better after Kirsten took over the reins. There is no time wasted in practice - everyone does what they are supposed to do. We have been having briefings for two days. [There is] point-to-point talk in the meetings. We had not expected him to be so well prepared." Sehwag returned to the Test squad during the Australia tour, getting a chance in the Perth Test before making an emphatic century in Adelaide. "The mental and technical aspect were both tough," he said of the one-year period when he was out of the Test squad. "I was not in a good mindset. So I kept telling myself that I have done it in the past and I can do it in the present too. For me, I was trying to dominate from the first ball, which is why I was struggling. In Australia, I was biding my time and looking to take on the bowling after 15-16 overs." Was he prepared to face the varied South African attack? "I think they have done well in the past because they got conditions that really suited them. There was swing and pace in South Africa and they exploited that. But they won't get similar conditions here. We are not worried about the bowlers, we are worried about how we will manage the heat."

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Was he prepared to face the varied South African attack? "I think they have done well in the past because they got conditions that really suited them. There was swing and pace in South Africa and they exploited that. But they won't get similar conditions here. We are not worried about the bowlers, we are worried about how we will manage the heat."

Sehwag: Please worry about the bowlers and prepare accordingly as well. Dont underestimate the SAF.

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Coach Kirsten keeps it simple No fancy innovations on first day of practice as new coach Gary Kirsten makes a low-profile entry into Team India fold. More... Coach Kirsten keeps it simple K Shriniwas Rao Posted online: Tuesday , March 25, 2008 at 0932 hrs IST Chennai, March 24: : It was a normal, quiet day for the Indian cricket team — stretching, jogging around the field, taking sharp catches and batting in the nets. But something was different. Watching every move of the 14 players in the squad were two newcomers — coach Gary Kirsten and trainer Paddy Upton, officially in charge of the team for the first time. As the two slipped into their roles, you could wonder how they would blend with a side that has improved in all aspects over the last year despite not having a full-time coach. There used to be complaints that the batsmen wouldn’t score overseas, but the top-order has done just that over the last eight months; if fielding was an issue, the influx of youngsters is fast changing things; and, in the bowling department, Venkatesh Prasad seems to have worked wonders with the pacemen. The answer, to some extent, was visible in what transpired over the next three-and-a-half hours. In the beginning, Kirsten just stood talking to captain Anil Kumble, while Upton took charge. The mental and physical conditioning coach, who also has the fancy title of ‘strategic leadership coach’, began with Sreesanth — a casual chat peppered with good humour to set the tone for the proceedings. Upton then spoke to each of the bowlers, including RP Singh and Zaheer Khan, who are returning from injuries (Zaheer was at the nets even though he’s not playing in the series). Later, he turned his focus completely on Virender Sehwag, who’s set to open the batting along with Wasim Jaffer. The two had a 45-minute chat away from the nets. It was during this time that Kirsten took over, directing the bowlers and batsmen on how to go about their business. There had been some excitement over Kirsten and Upton bringing in some new innovations in training — perhaps because of the sudden changes that their predecessors Greg Chappell and Ian Frazer had made right after taking over. But nothing extraordinary happened. Instead, only six batsmen — Jaffer, Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni — padded up. The rest, including Sourav Ganguly, only bowled for the better part of the afternoon. As more than a couple of players said after the session, the day was spent discussing ideas, sharing thoughts, and not immediately getting down to what is right and wrong. “There was no time wasted in the practice session. With Gary taking over, man-management and facilities are a lot better,” said Virender Sehwag. “It was an enjoyable session,” said another player, saying the team India is looking to continue stay in the state of mind they had during the Australian tour.

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I am happy that Gary Kirsten is a very quiet guy. We really didn't need another Greg Chappell sort of person. Though it is very early to say, by what I've seen so far, we might have accidentally come across a nice quite bloke who's willing to guide us, and not lecture or belittle us.

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I am happy that Gary Kirsten is a very quiet guy. We really didn't need another Greg Chappell sort of person. Though it is very early to say' date=' by what I've seen so far, we might have accidentally come across a nice quite bloke who's willing to guide us, and not lecture or belittle us.[/quote'] yes, Gary will be popular among the players and media soon.

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Sehwag: Please worry about the bowlers and prepare accordingly as well. Dont underestimate the SAF.

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Kirsten denies link to England coaching job Kirsten denies link to England coaching job

Gary Kirsten has denied he is on the "very short shortlist" of candidates for the England coach's job. Kirsten has been linked to the role in the British papers but he told Cricinfo he has not been contacted by the ECB. "I am not a candidate," he said in Wellington where he is preparing the side for the third Test. Kirsten's two-year contract with India began in March 2008 and Ratnakar Shetty, the BCCI's chief administrative officer, said "His contract is till March 2010". N Srinivasan, the BCCI's secretary, refused to comment on the reports and dismissed them as "speculation by the UK media". Andy Flower, who is currently the stand-in coach after the sacking of Peter Moores in January, remained the favourite to be appointed as England's new director of cricket, the Guardian and the Telegraph reported. The reports claimed that a four-man ECB panel would interview the candidates on the shortlist at a secret location in the UK. Mickey Arthur, the South Africa coach, was also linked to the process though he said that he remained committed to his national contract till 2011. "We have had a robust and transparent process," Hugh Morris, managing director of England cricket, told reporters in St Lucia yesterday. "We are pleased with those who have applied. Our interview process will begin when we get home at the weekend with a view to appointing the permanent post before the West Indies series." Significantly, Morris said that he was impressed with the way Flower managed his role after he took over in diffcult circumstances, following the removal of Moores and Kevin Pietersen as captain. "He has taken the challenges on board, gained the respect of players and management team and done really well," he said.

http://content.cricinfo.com/england/content/current/story/397726.html Dont know how many coaches do they want.Will their players ever perform than asking for coaches.And now they are after indian coach.:hysterical:

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I want Kirsten to stay with India But, whats the big deal regarding foreign catches? India had Wright, Kapil, Greg and now Kirsten.

[Lord]

only a stupid would want to leave an indian job specially wen we r doin so well

[Lord]

I want Kirsten to stay with India But, whats the big deal regarding foreign catches? India had Wright, Kapil, Greg and now Kirsten.

Kapil is foreign?:omg:

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^^ mixture of indian and foreign Weren't India looking for Whatmore to replace Greg after the 2007 wc ?

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Coaching the England cricket team has to be one of the easiest jobs in the world. All you have to do is to maintain status quo, which is to lose every game. And even if you keep losing, you can say that its all in preparation for the Ashes. So for two years, you can go without a single win and when the Ashes do come, you can lose it too. How hard can it be?

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^^ mixture of indian and foreign Weren't India looking for Whatmore to replace Greg after the 2007 wc ?

how kapil is a mix of indian n forun?he is completely indian

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^^ ..... coaches yaaar we had a mixture of indian and foreign coaches i want gary to stay with India, especially since we're on a roll

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^^ ..... coaches yaaar we had a mixture of indian and foreign coaches

okay i thot missed something about him i want gary to stay with India, especially since we're on a roll

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dont worry who would wanna leave BCCI job wen tean india is doin so well

exactly; India doing very well, money if not good now will be become great next year when his contract is up for renewal and if somehow Gary can take us to a WC win, thats it he wouldnt have to worry about money.

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Kirsten would have to mental to leave India at this time

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he ought to be with the indian team good for the team, as well as him

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Kirsten first choice for next SA coach Kirsten first choice for next SA coach

NEW DELHI: Will Cricket South Africa (CSA) be tempted to carry Gary Kirsten back home to Cape Town if India manage to beat Graeme Smith's men in the upcoming series? Going by the buzz in South Africa, Kirsten, the current India coach, seems both the bookies and critics' choice for next SA coach following the sudden departure of Mickey Arthur. A leading betting website, bettingpress.com, says Kirsten is the 7/4 favourite to replace Arthur, with Kepler Wessels and Jeremy Snape next best at 3/1. Former SA fast bowler Corrie Van Zyle, who has been installed as interim SA coach for the India series, is 4/1 to take over the role on a permanent basis. Bookies, though, are not the only ones banking on Kirsten to make a comeback to South African soil. A leading SA website, Sport24, wonders who will be the best replacement, saying: "Kirsten, inevitably, is among names being bandied about in the immediate wake of Mickey Arthur's sudden departure. He has lingering contractual business with India... (but) the thought of being stationed more regularly beneath the shadow of his beloved Table Mountain and back in the bosom of his young family must be appealing. "If there is any chance of his being considered for the coaching post...then the possibility of a series snaffle in India, against Kirsten's own charges, by Van Zyl and company would be an embarrassment!" The Indian coach seems the sentimental favourite too. Comments sections on websites are replete with posts like, "How we would love Gary Kirsten to come back".

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Kirsten-first-choice-for-next-SA-coach/articleshow/5506902.cms