5 possible overseas replacements for Darren Lehmann as Australia coach

Modified Mar 31, 2018 02:40 IST

Upton could bring in a new perspective to the Australian setup

#1 Gary Kirsten

Will Kirsten accept the role if asked to take over?

The former South African opening batsman, who was picked by India in 2008 with no prior international coaching credentials, is often the first name that comes to mind when a vacancy arrives anywhere in the world.

The primary reason for that being the kind of work he did first with India and the with South Africa, leading both nations to the top of the Test rankings and also winning the World Cup with the former.

Kirsten is presently at the helm with the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League and is also the batting coach with the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

MS Dhoni is reported in the opinion that appointing Kirsten as the coach of the Indian team was one of the greatest things to have happened to Indian cricket.

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Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.

Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.

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