AGARTALA: Tripua Cricket Association announced on Wednesday that former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener will take over as Tripura's cricket operations head for the forthcoming season.
Timir Chanda, vice president of the TCA, announced that Klusener would travel to the state capital on Saturday to interact with cricketers there on their overall development.
As he has not yet signed the contract, his precise position was not made public. Along with managing the Ranji squad, the 51-year-old will oversee the state's eight teams in the men's and women's categories across a range of age levels. For the first 20 days, Klusener will be here to supervise and direct the players.
According to reports, the left-handed fast bowler from South Africa, who was also known for his aggressive batting, played in 49 Test matches and 171 One-Day Internationals. He formerly worked as the batting coach for South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Afghanistan for the 2021 T20 World Cup.
On the other hand, following the TCA's request for expressions of interest for a coach earlier this year, when Dav Whatmore and Klusener both initially submitted their applications, the decision to hire Klusener was made.
Whatmore eventually withdrew for personal reasons, but Klusener persisted in her commitment to working with the local cricket players in Tripura. Whichever in the required details in the that has .
The selection of Klusener demonstrates the Tripura Cricket Association's dedication to developing their players' skills and the game's infrastructure. The organisation hopes to give the cricketers invaluable advice and mentorship so they may develop and excel in the sport by hiring a coach with Klusener's level of expertise. The cricket community in Tripura is excitedly anticipating Klusener's impending arrival and the good change and advancement he would bring to the state's cricketing ecosystem.
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