The 46-year-old former Proteas opener is the third favourite in the list of bookies to replace present England coach Andy Flower. Kirsten will be seen as the chief coach of Delhi Daredevils in the upcoming IPL season.
According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Kirsten has reportedly said he is not interested even if he is offered the job. Kirsten also told reporters in India that his circumstances have not changed since stepping down as coach of South Africa last July.
Despite leading South Africa to the top spot in ICC Test rankings, Kirsten cited the amount of time spent away from home as the reason for quitting and said the same explanation prevents an interest in returning to international cricket. ‘I suppose it is flattering that people are thinking about me’, Kirsten was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo. ‘As far as I am concerned, my sentiments have not changed,’ he said. Kirsten was speaking ahead of the IPL auction as he prepares to assemble a team for Delhi Daredevils. His job involves no more than 10 weeks away from his home in Cape Town and his three young children, a far cry from the months spent abroad in international cricket.
His new role is thought to be worth more than $500,000 for a little more than two months’ work. It has been reported that the ECB would need to double that figure to land Kirsten, who is also contracted for 50 days a year as batting consultant for South Africa. Former England left-arm spinner Ashley Giles and Tom Moody, a member of two World Cup winning Australia team as well former chief coach of Sri Lanka, are in the race for the top job.
According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Kirsten has reportedly said he is not interested even if he is offered the job. Kirsten also told reporters in India that his circumstances have not changed since stepping down as coach of South Africa last July.
Despite leading South Africa to the top spot in ICC Test rankings, Kirsten cited the amount of time spent away from home as the reason for quitting and said the same explanation prevents an interest in returning to international cricket. ‘I suppose it is flattering that people are thinking about me’, Kirsten was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo. ‘As far as I am concerned, my sentiments have not changed,’ he said. Kirsten was speaking ahead of the IPL auction as he prepares to assemble a team for Delhi Daredevils. His job involves no more than 10 weeks away from his home in Cape Town and his three young children, a far cry from the months spent abroad in international cricket.
His new role is thought to be worth more than $500,000 for a little more than two months’ work. It has been reported that the ECB would need to double that figure to land Kirsten, who is also contracted for 50 days a year as batting consultant for South Africa. Former England left-arm spinner Ashley Giles and Tom Moody, a member of two World Cup winning Australia team as well former chief coach of Sri Lanka, are in the race for the top job.