Kirsten takes helm at Proteas

Jun 7, 2011 | Sapa and Sowetan

GARY Kirsten is the Proteas' new coach, Cricket South Africa has announced.

It was widely anticipated that Kirsten would fill the role as head coach and will be assisted by fast-bowling legend Allan Donald and former Warriors' coach Russell Domingo.

Kirsten, who was born in Cape Town and played 101 Tests for South Africa, accumulating 7289 runs, recently returned from a three-year stint as coach of the Indian cricket team.
During his tenure on the subcontinent, he not only helped India lift the 2011 World Cup trophy, but steered them to the No 1 spot in the Test rankings and moved them up to second position on the ODI log.
The 43-year-old was a big hit in India. Players expressed their regret when he decided to return to South Africa to spend more time with his family.
Donald had also been in demand overseas, recently coaching the New Zealand bowlers for the duration of World Cup.

• AB de Villiers is the new ODI and T20 captain and Hashim Amla vice captain, CSA's chief executive Gerald Majola said.