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Kirsten draws on India tenure to plot Sri Lanka Test win
Gary Kirsten, who coached India to the 2011 World Cup, now leads Sri Lanka against his former team in a two-Test series starting at Galle on Saturday. The South African said he…
The Story in Brief
Gary Kirsten, who coached India to the 2011 World Cup, now leads Sri Lanka against his former team in a two-Test series starting at Galle on Saturday. The South African said he treats the Sri Lanka job with the same seriousness as his India role, aiming to build strong relationships with players.
Kirsten dodged questions on India's spin weakness, saying the team will bring all skills to the game. He backed India coach Gautam Gambhir, calling him a smart cricketer who would succeed. The first Test begins August 15, live on Sony Sports.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Kirsten's India past gives Sri Lanka insider advantage is overblown. Players and conditions have changed since 2011. A more interesting test: can Sri Lanka's batting handle India's pace attack on Galle's bouncy track? The series outcome will depend on execution, not sentimentality.
Source: thehindu.com
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