Gary Kirsten joins Namibia as 'consultant' ahead of T20 World Cup

Cricket Namibia have appointed Gary Kirsten as a consultant for their men's team as they prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Kirsten, who scored 7289 Test runs and 6798 ODI runs across 101 Tests and 185 ODIs, brings extensive coaching experience from his stints with India - who won the 2011 World Cup under him - South Africa, and most recently Pakistan. He has also coached in the IPL and was part of the coaching setup when Gujarat Titans lifted the trophy in their inaugural season in 2022.

"It is indeed a privilege to work with Cricket Namibia," Kirsten said in a statement from the board. "I have been thoroughly impressed with the dedication and determination to create a high-performance cricket environment.

"Their new state-of-the-art cricket stadium is a testament to their commitment to making sure their national teams are competing with the best cricket countries in the world. Their senior men's national team is performing well, and I look forward to adding value to their preparation for the T20 World Cup in February next year."

Kirsten will work closely with Namibia's men's head coach Craig Williams during his consultancy stint.