Gary Kirsten to work with Rajasthan Ranji team

The Rajasthan Cricket Association might have been banned by the BCCI two years ago, but they haven’t backed off in promoting the youngsters talent within their pool. It has been learnt that they have hired former Indian and South African coach Gary Kirsten for a fifteen-day camp commencing from September 5 at the RCA Academy in Jaipur. The man behind this idea was non other than the ousted president of the RCA, Lalit Modi.

An RCA official was quoted saying, ‘It was Modi’s idea to bring Kirsten for a short camp before the start of a tight domestic season. He will have a short 15-days camp with our Ranji Trophy team. He has been the best coach for the Indian team and we all know what he brings with him. He understands Indian players and its culture very well.’

Meanwhile, Pankaj Singh being the lone player with international experience for the camp seemed delighted with Kirsten’s appointment.

“We have been hearing that Kirsten will be coming and having camp with us. I was under him for brief time and he has a great understanding of the game. He gives space to each player. He has done wonders for Indian team and even my friends who are in the Indian team raved about his work. A 15-day camp might not bring lot changes to our team but it will help players to pick up small points which will help them in future.”

“It’s up to us, the players of RCA how much they learn from Kirsten. His experience and his cricketing skills will certainly come as big boost for all of us especially when we are going ahead for long domestic season,” told the lanky right arm pacer as he geared up for the camp.

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It will be interesting to see Kirsten work with the likes of some raw talent even if it’s just for 15 days. He has worked various IPL stints for Delhi Daredevils in the past but this is going to be a completely different exposure.