Gary Kirsten has been brought in to bolster the Netherlands coaching staff ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Veteran Australia all-rounder Dan Christian will also be part of their set-up as they look to cause some upsets in their fourth consecutive World Cup.
Kirsten previously worked with the Netherlands in 2021 during the ODI series against Ireland and hosted them for a training camp at his academy in Cape Town prior to leaving for Australia.
“I really enjoyed working with the Dutch team in Cape Town and I look forward to joining them as a consultant in the T20 World Cup,” said the former Proteas and India coach in a statement.
“I was impressed with the level of skill and professionalism during the camp. They will be ready and determined to make a big impact at the T20 World Cup.”
After an illustrious career as an opener for South Africa, Kirsten led India to the 2011 World Cup title in the 50-over format then steered the Proteas to become the No 1 Test side in the world.
He was, most recently, mentor of the Gujarat Titans team that won the IPL in their first season this year.
The Dutch are in Group A of the preliminary round alongside UAE, Namibia and Sri Lanka.
They need to finish in the top two to progress to the Super 12 round-robin stage and begin the tournament with a match against the UAE in Geelong on Sunday.
© Agence France-Presse
