Cricket Namibia has appointed Gary Kirsten as a consultant in a major move for the country’s men’s national team as preparations go into overdrive ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The former South African international brings with him decades of elite experience both as a player and as a world-class coach.
World Cup-Winning Coach to Guide Namibia
Gary Kirsten, who gathered 7289 Test runs and 6798 ODI runs in an illustrious international career, has compiled an equally impressive coaching résumé.
His major coaching achievements include:
Led India to the 2011 World Cup title, helped South Africa reach the top rank of Test cricket, and served as batting coach for Pakistan. He has also been involved as an IPL coach, including as part of the title-winning team of the Gujarat Titans in 2022. This résumé is that of one of the most significant modern coaches in cricket.
Kirsten Praises Namibia’s Vision and Facilities
Gary Kirsten said in an official statement released by Cricket Namibia that he was excited to contribute toward the country’s growing cricket culture.
He stated:
- Admiration for Namibia’s commitment to high-performance systems
- The impressive development of their state-of-the-art cricket stadium
- The team’s ever-growing reputation on the international stage
Kirsten added that he looks forward to supporting the squad’s preparation for the T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 2026.
Partnership with Head Coach Craig Williams
Collaborative Approach for Maximum Impact During his consultancy stint, Gary Kirsten will work alongside Namibia men’s head coach Craig Williams, offering strategic guidance, player development insight, and high-performance support. This collaboration seeks to enhance Namibia’s competitive advantage as they go into the next global tournament, competing against top cricketing nations.
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An Important Action to Enhance Namibia’s Bid to Compete in the World Cup Gary Kirsten’s appointment represents a major milestone for cricket in Namibia and will provide an opportunity for Namibian cricketers.
With his experience, knowledge, and previous achievements in cricket in order to succeed at the national level and continue to improve the overall standard of Namibian cricket as we prepare to compete at the T20 World Cup 2026.
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