Overview
- Speaking to Wisden, Kirsten said India’s talent pool is so broad the selectors could “literally pick three teams.”
- He backed head coach Gautam Gambhir’s move away from a superstar-centric culture toward shared responsibility and squad depth.
- Kirsten cited domestic growth and high-pressure tournaments like the IPL as key drivers of the expanded player base.
- He observed that India rotates players across formats with minimal drop-off, reflected in distinct squads and three different captains.
- Kirsten, who coached India to the 2011 ODI World Cup, has been appointed Sri Lanka’s head coach and is set to take charge next month.