Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Gary Kirsten appointed Namibia cricket consultant
Gary Kirsten, who was the coach of India when they won the World Cup in 2011, has been appointed as a consultant for Namibia's men's cricket team.
He will work with the team's head coach, Craig Williams, to help them get ready for the T20 World Cup in 2026, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Kirsten has a lot of experience coaching different teams and is known for his success.
He is excited to work with Namibia and help them improve their cricket.
The team has a new, modern cricket stadium, and Kirsten thinks they are doing a great job to make sure their teams can compete with the best in the world.
Gary Kirsten appointed as a consultant for Namibia's men's national cricket team.
He will work alongside head coach Craig Williams to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Kirsten expressed his excitement about working with Cricket Namibia and their high-performance environment.
The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka in February-March 2026.
Kirsten has a successful coaching career, including leading India to the 2011 ODI World Cup victory.
- Who
- Gary Kirsten, former World Cup-winning coach of India
- What
- Appointed as a consultant for Namibia's men's national cricket team
- When
- The appointment is effective immediately, ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup
- Where
- Namibia, with the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka in 2026
- Why
- To add value to Namibia's preparation for the T20 World Cup and strengthen their high-performance environment
- Person
- Gary Kirsten
- Role
- Consultant
- Team
- Namibia men's national team
- Head Coach
- Craig Williams
- Event
- T20 World Cup 2026
- Host Countries
- India and Sri Lanka
- Kirsten's Previous Role
- Head coach of India (2007-2011), South Africa, and Pakistan (2024)
