Fletcher appointed India’s new coach
Former England cricket coach Duncan Fletcher was appointed to the high-pressure post of India coach, less than one month after the country won the World Cup on home soil.
India had been on the look-out to replace South African Gary Kirsten who stepped down from the role following his success in guiding the cricket-crazy nation to victory in the showpiece event. Fletcher has been awarded a two-year contract.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary N Srinivasan made the announcement in Mumbai, naming Fletcher over other possible choices including New Zealander Stephen Fleming and Zimbabwean Andy Flower. Fletcher, a taciturn 62-year-old, takes over one of the biggest jobs in cricket.
“The contract with Fletcher is for two years,” said Srinivasan. “He may not join the team in the West Indies as he has some prior commitments.”
Published in The Express Tribune, April 28th, 2011.
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