Overview
- Cricket Namibia confirmed Kirsten’s consultancy on December 7 to support the men’s program ahead of next year’s tournament.
- He will work alongside head coach Craig Williams, bringing experience that includes India’s 2011 World Cup win and other international roles.
- The build-up targets the February–March T20 World Cup slated for India and Sri Lanka, with Namibia reported in Group A with India, Pakistan, the Netherlands and the USA.
- Kirsten praised Namibia’s new stadium and high-performance drive, saying he intends to add value to the team’s final-phase preparation.
- His appointment follows a short 2024 spell as Pakistan’s head coach that ended with his resignation, as Namibia looks to build on three straight T20 World Cup qualifications.