Fired up by Arthur’s remarks: Kirsten
8 Nov 2012 5:44 AM IST
South Africa cricket coach Gary Kirsten has said that negative remarks by his Australian counterpart, Mickey Arthur will only serve as a motivation to his team during the tour of Australia. Former South Africa coach, Arthur told the Australian media that Dale Steyn, despite being the leading Test bowler in the world, was less effective against left-handed batsmen. ‘Put it this way: we will use (Arthur's outburst) as extra motivation for Dale (Steyn),’ Kirsten told a SA daily.
Kirsten said Steyn would do his best to prove Arthur wrong when he leads the attack in the first Test at the Gabba, starting on Friday with what has been described by some as the best in the world. Kirsten, however, said that he would not like to make comparisons.
‘There have been many Test attacks in the past 100 years and I don't want to make such comparisons. Our attack certainly comes from great experience, and the most important thing of all is that (the players) believe in their abilities,’ said Kirsten.
He also warned against ignoring Imran Tahir. ‘A lot will depend on the pitch conditions, but a spinner always plays an important role in any Test. Every coach would like to have a spinner of quality and Imran gives me that option,’ Kirsten said.
Kirsten said Steyn would do his best to prove Arthur wrong when he leads the attack in the first Test at the Gabba, starting on Friday with what has been described by some as the best in the world. Kirsten, however, said that he would not like to make comparisons.
‘There have been many Test attacks in the past 100 years and I don't want to make such comparisons. Our attack certainly comes from great experience, and the most important thing of all is that (the players) believe in their abilities,’ said Kirsten.
He also warned against ignoring Imran Tahir. ‘A lot will depend on the pitch conditions, but a spinner always plays an important role in any Test. Every coach would like to have a spinner of quality and Imran gives me that option,’ Kirsten said.
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