Indian Cricket's Future Bright Under Virat Kohli: Gary Kirsten
India cricket will profit from its huge talent pool, feels former head coach Gary Kirsten. The former South African Test batsman says Virat Kohli is an exciting cricketer with great attitude
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Gary Kirsten is doing a coaching stint in Rajasthan
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Kirsten was coach when India won the World Cup in 2011
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Kirsten was coach of IPL team Delhi Daredevils
Gary Kirsten feels India have a great cricket future and Virat Kohli is the man who symbolises it.
In India for a coaching stint with the Rajasthan Cricket Academy, Kirsten, the former Team India head coach told NDTV in an exclusive chat on Thursday that the huge talent pool of quality cricketers will stand India in good stead.
Kirsten was coach when India won the ICC World Cup (50 overs) in 2011 under MS Dhoni's captaincy.
A man who loves to work behind the scenes, Kirsten said the "fantastic environment" in the Indian dressing room was a big factor for the team to achieve glory.
"We had great characters too. Bhajji (Harbhajan Singh) was the funniest," Kirsten said, recalling how the Turbanator took the pressure off the team on gruelling tours.
Kirsten is in awe of Virat Kohli, India's young Test captain.
"Enjoy watching Virat. Love the way he takes control and finish games," Kirsten said, saying Kohli's intensity helps the team lift itself.
Kirsten was all praise for the Indian Premier League and how it has helped India find young and quality players.