The Tripura State Association (TCA) on May 31 (Wednesday) announced the appointment of former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener as their head of cricket operation ahead of the upcoming Indian domestic season. The Protea legend is yet to sign an official contract but is expected to complete the formalities by this weekend.
The 51-year-old will look after the state's eight teams in both men's and women's section in various age groups, beside working with the Ranji side. In the first phase, Klusener will stay here for 20 days and will watch and guide the cricketers.
Speaking to the media, TCA vice president Timir Chanda said Klusener will be handed a 100-day contract which he would sign on Sunday (June 04).
"In March, this year, we had floated expression of interest seeking coach for our cricketers," Chanda said
"Initially, Dav Whatmore and Klusener showed interest in working with TCA. Later Whatmore pulled out on personal grounds but Klusener agreed to work with the local cricketers.
"We hope the cricketers will be benefit from his vast international experience. Our cricketers are also excited to work with Klusener," he added.
Klusener represented South Africa at the international stage for nine years after making his debut in 1996. Before hanging up his boot in 2004, the all-rounder played 49 Test matches and 171 ODIs. The left-handed batter scored 1,906 in Tests and 3,576 in ODIs. With the ball, the right-arm medium pacer bagged 80 wickets in red-ball cricket and 192 wickets in white-ball cricket at the international stage.
He previously worked as batting coach of South Africa and Zimbabwe and was the head coach of Afghanistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup
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(With agency inputs)
