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Former India head coach and World Cup winner Gary Kirsten has been appointed as a consultant for Namibia’s men’s cricket team. He will work with head coach Craig Williams to prepare the team for next year’s T20 World Cup.
Gary Kirsten, after becoming consultant for Namibia
The upcoming edition of T20 World Cup 2026 will take place in February to March in India and Sri Lanka.
"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 Cricket Namibia statement.
"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."
Gary Kirsten's coaching stints
Former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten began his coaching career after retiring in 2004. He became India’s head coach in 2007 and famously led the team to their 2011 ODI World Cup victory. He later coached South Africa and has worked with various T20 franchise teams around the world. Most recently, he had a short stint as Pakistan’s head coach in 2024.
"Kirsten's appointment as consultant reflects Cricket Namibia's commitment to strengthening its high-performance environment and supporting the existing coaching structure," a statement from the board said.
"His blend of international playing experience, coaching success, and passion for player development brings valuable insight and added depth to the Eagles [men's national team] setup."
Namibia have qualified for each of the last three T20 World Cups in 2021, 2022 and 2024 and are also in contention for the upcoming edition. They will be one of the three host nations for the 2026 tournament, along with South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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