Gary Kirsten and Neil McKenzie are being eyed as consultants for Bangladesh

Gary Kirsten could soon be working as a team consultant for the Bangladesh cricket team. At this stage, talks are ongoing.

Bangladesh cricket authorities said Tuesday they were in talks with former South African batsman Gary Kirsten to hire him as a team consultant for an extended period.

Bangladesh have been looking for a head coach for the national cricket team since October, after former Sri Lankan opener Chandika Hathurusingha stepped down.

But Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) spokesperson Jalal Yunus said they had offered Kirsten, 50, who was India’s coach when they won the 2011 World Cup, a different role unlike that of a head coach.

“He is on our list but he will come only as a team consultant. It’s not final, though. Hopefully we will be able to strike a deal after the Indian Premier League,” Yunus said.

Kirsten, who played 101 Tests and 185 one-day internationals for South Africa before coaching the P

South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test preview: Session times, playing XIs, pitch and live stream

With the boardroom talk all concluded, the focus is now on the field as the Proteas prepare to take on Australia in the much-anticipated third Test at Newlands.

SA vs Australia, 3rd Test

Date: Thursday, 22 – Monday, 26 March.

Time: 10:00 (SAST).

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town.

Live Stream & TV:
SABC 3,
SuperSport 2 (South Africa),
Channel 9 (Australia)
Sony Ten 1 & Sony Ten 3 (India),
Sky Sports Main Event (UK).

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Overview
The much anticipated third Test between South Africa and Australia kicks off at Newlands on Thursday.

The four-match series has been fraught with controversy stemming from questionable conduct by players fro