Gary Kirsten joins Netherlands as consultant for T20 World Cup
Former Proteas batter and coach Gary Kirsten has joined the Netherlands coaching staff ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia.
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Cricket-Kirsten, Christian added to Netherlands staff for T20 World Cup
(Reuters) - The Netherlands cricket board said former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten and Australia batter Dan Christian are joining the Dutch team's coaching staff for the Twenty20 World Cup as consultants.
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India's World Cup-winning former coach Gary Kirtsten and Australia's Dan Christian have joined the Netherlands cricket team as consultants for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Having qualified for the T20 World Cup in July, the Dutch will take on the United Arab Emirates, Namibia and Sri Lanka in the Group stage matches on October 16, 18 and 20 respectively. Top two teams from the Group stage will qualify for the Super 12s.
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