India's WC winning coach Gary Kirsten joins Namibia for 2026 T20 World Cup

• Gary Kirsten, former India coach and 2011 ODI World Cup winner, has been appointed as a consultant for the Namibian men's cricket team.
• Kirsten will guide Namibia for the T20 World Cup 2026, working alongside head coach Craig Williams.
• The T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is scheduled to begin on February 7, 2026.
• Namibia is in Group A with India, Pakistan, Netherlands, and USA; they will face India on February 12 in New Delhi.
• Namibia has qualified for the T20 World Cup for the fourth consecutive time, previously participating in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

Why It Matters: Gary Kirsten, India's champion coach, now guides Namibia, setting up a T20 World Cup clash.