Gary Kirsten Appointed Consultant for Namibia's Men's Cricket Team

Gary Kirsten, former head coach of India’s World Cup-winning cricket team, has been appointed as a consultant for Namibia's men’s national teams. He will work alongside head coach Craig Williams in preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka.

World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten has been named as a consultant for Namibia's men's national cricket team. Kirsten will join head coach Craig Williams to prepare the team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled for February–March 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

Kirsten expressed his excitement at working with Cricket Namibia, praising their commitment to creating a high-performance environment. Having been India's coach when they won the 2011 ODI World Cup, Kirsten is now set to bring his wealth of experience to Namibia's team. His recent assignments include a coaching stint with Pakistan's men's team in 2024.

Cricket Namibia underscored their dedication to enhancing their high-performance setup with Kirsten's appointment. The board highlighted his international experience and successful coaching history as pivotal for the team's preparation. Namibia aims to continue its streak of World Cup qualifications, hoping to shine once again in the 2026 tournament.