Former South African allrounder Lance Klusener will take over as head of cricket operation of Tripura for the upcoming season, the state affiliation introduced on Wednesday. TCA vice chairman Timir Chanda stated he would arrive within the state capital Saturday to work with state’s cricketers for general growth. However, his actual designation was not revealed as he’s but to signal the contract.

The 51-year-old will take care of the state’s eight groups in each males’s and girls’s part in numerous age teams, beside working with the Ranji facet.

In the primary section, Klusener will keep right here for 20 days and can watch and information the cricketers.

Speaking to the media, Chanda stated Klusener will probably be handed a 100-day contract which he would signal on Sunday.

“In March, this year, we had floated expression of interest seeking coach for our cricketers.

“Initially, Dav Whatmore and Klusener confirmed curiosity in working with TCA. Later Whatmore pulled out on private grounds however Klusener agreed to work with the native cricketers,” he said.

“We hope the cricketers will probably be profit from his huge worldwide expertise. Our cricketers are additionally excited to work with Klusener.” The pace bowling lefthander, who was known for his aggressive batting, played 49 Tests and 171 ODIs for South Africa.

He previously worked as batting coach of South Africa and Zimbabwe and was the head coach of Afghanistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup.