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Namibia appoint Gary Kirsten as consultant for men’s team
Namibia have bolstered their high-performance contingent with the appointment of Gary Kirsten as a consultant for the national men’s team. Kirsten’s appointment brings a wealth of experience. He has had a distinguished playing career and a well-respected coaching journey. His arrival will play a massive role in Namibia's campaign at the T20I World Cup 2026.
In his playing career, Kirsten scored 7289 Test runs and 6798 ODI runs in 101 Tests and 185 ODIs, respectively. His most celebrated accomplishment came during his tenure as head coach of India, guiding the side to their second ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup title in 2011.
"It is indeed a privilege to work with Cricket Namibia. I have been thoroughly impressed with the dedication and determination to create a high-performance cricket environment," Kirsten said in a release from the board.
"Their new state-of-the-art cricket stadium is a testament to their commitment to making sure their national teams are competing with the best cricket countries in the world. Their senior men's national team is performing well, and I look forward to adding value to their preparation for the T20 World Cup in February next year."
The upcoming T20I World Cup will be played in India and Sri Lanka in February-March next year.
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