World Champion India's coach Gary Kirsten has decided to leave his post due to family reason.
In his farewell speech, Gary Kirsten said that it was a decision taken by heavy heart.
Addressing a press conference here, the former South African opener said that it was a hard decision to leave the incredible country.
He said that India has given huge honour, support and love. “ I am grateful for the support and love I received during my three years stay in India. But I missed my family very much in these three years and now I want to stay with my family.”
He ruled out media speculations that he might join any IPL franchise as a coach. “I am not going to join any IPL team. I will head straight to my home in Cape Town.”
He showered praise on Indian skipper Dhoni and Team India. "Gautam Gambhir is better than me", said Kirsten.
He also extended his warm regards to BCCI, Team staffs and supporting staffs.
“Honour to be part of this team, the best team so far.”
Gary Kirsten on Monday appreciated the sentiments of Indian players, who want him to stay as coach of the World Cup winning team, but politely refused to honour the wish, citing family commitments.
Senior India batsman Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh want Kirsten to continue in the job, saying the inspirational South African worked hard for the team's success and would be missed.
Kirsten said it would not be possible as he needs to spend time with his family.
"It's been humbling to be asked to stay back. This has been a massive privilege for me but I did make a commitment to my family that it's gonna be a three-year journey," Kirsten said.
"It's a lot of sacrifice to be away from home for long time. I have two sons, seven and four, and they need to see little bit of dad. It's not easy," he said.
Kirsten had decided to quit from his position as India coach before the World Cup had begun and has played a key role in transforming the Indian team into world beaters.
In his farewell speech, Gary Kirsten said that it was a decision taken by heavy heart.
Addressing a press conference here, the former South African opener said that it was a hard decision to leave the incredible country.
He said that India has given huge honour, support and love. “ I am grateful for the support and love I received during my three years stay in India. But I missed my family very much in these three years and now I want to stay with my family.”
He ruled out media speculations that he might join any IPL franchise as a coach. “I am not going to join any IPL team. I will head straight to my home in Cape Town.”
He showered praise on Indian skipper Dhoni and Team India. "Gautam Gambhir is better than me", said Kirsten.
He also extended his warm regards to BCCI, Team staffs and supporting staffs.
“Honour to be part of this team, the best team so far.”
Gary Kirsten on Monday appreciated the sentiments of Indian players, who want him to stay as coach of the World Cup winning team, but politely refused to honour the wish, citing family commitments.
Senior India batsman Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh want Kirsten to continue in the job, saying the inspirational South African worked hard for the team's success and would be missed.
Kirsten said it would not be possible as he needs to spend time with his family.
"It's been humbling to be asked to stay back. This has been a massive privilege for me but I did make a commitment to my family that it's gonna be a three-year journey," Kirsten said.
"It's a lot of sacrifice to be away from home for long time. I have two sons, seven and four, and they need to see little bit of dad. It's not easy," he said.
Kirsten had decided to quit from his position as India coach before the World Cup had begun and has played a key role in transforming the Indian team into world beaters.
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