Former India coach Gary Kirsten was Tuesday roped in as head coach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Daredevils.
"The #DelhiDaredevils is delighted to welcome @Gary_Kirsten as Head Coach. He will work with Team Mentor TA Sekar and Eric Simons," the Daredevils twitter account read.
The former South Africa batsman was declared the head coach of the Delhi outfit in Hyderabad.
Photos of his press conference were put up on the twitter handle of Daredevils.
"Ye hai apna naya munda @Gary_Kirsten who joins us as the head coach #DD #ApneMunde. Gary Kirsten joins the Delhi Daredevils as Head Coach. Here he is seen addressing the media in Hyderabad along. The Head Coach @Gary_Kirsten says he heard many positives about the franchise's values and beliefs. #delhidaredevils."
On his appointment, the former South Africa coach tweeted: "Looking forward to a new journey with @DelhiDaredevils."
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