Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener views Gary Kirsten as an ideal candidate to replace Trevor Bayliss as England’s head coach.
Klusener, who was recently appointed as Afghanistan’s head coach, believes that his former team-mate offers a lot of value, with all his experience.
“What is he going to bring? Loads and loads of experience,” Klusener told the Stumped podcast on the BBC World Service. “He brings winning. So that, for me, is vitally important.”
“He’s obviously had a fantastic time in international cricket,” said the 28-year-old. “He’s done some wonderful things with India and South Africa, domestically done some good stuff, recently in Twenty20 cricket. He’s obviously a very accomplished all-round coach.”
Kirsten has already signed up as Durban Heat’s coach in the Mzansi Super League back home. If selected, he’ll only be available to take up the job after the tournament ends on 16 December.
Chris Silverwood and Graham Thorpe are most likely to take charge for the New Zealand tour, where England play five T20Is and two Tests, starting on October 27.
