Former South African batsman Gary Kirsten has decided to delay his decision
about taking over as Indias next cricket coach following reports that senior players
are unhappy about his appointment.
The South African, who was scheduled to convey his willingness to the board by
today, said he decided to delay his decision following reports that the senior
players in the Indian team had an issue with his appointment.
"I have heard the rumours about some senior players expressing
their concern about my possible appointment and I would prefer to have clarity
on that before I commit myself to the job," Kirsten was quoted as saying
by Cricinfo.
Earlier, reports claimed some of the senior members of the
Indian team were not happy with Kirstens appointment as they felt the current
set-up with manager Lalchand Rajput, bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad
and fielding coach Robin Singh Had delivered the goods.
Meanwhile, thought he did not opt out of the job, Kirsten said
he wanted to speak to some of the players before taking a final decision.
After his interview here on Monday, Kirsten met India
captain Anil Kumble and found him supportive.
Kirsten said he needed to find out if the players concern was
about him as a person or the process by which he was picked for the job.
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