Kirsten backs under-fire India coach Gambhir as a "fantastic coach"
Cricket
Gary Kirsten, the coach of Sri Lanka, backed India's head coach Gautam Gambhir in a Times of India report published on 2026-08-14 during coverage of the India v Sri Lanka series.
Kirsten commended Gambhir's track record as both a player and a coach and praised his astute understanding of the game.
He also emphasised Sri Lanka's commitment to honing their skills, expressed a desire for lengthier Test series and highlighted the positive impact of free entry for fans.
