Kirsten hesitant to take up job

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The Indian coach saga seems to be a never ending one and Gary Kirsten is threatening to add another chapter to it.

It is learnt that the former South African opener is not sure whether to take up the job offered to him because he wants to gauge whether senior Indian cricketers are happy with him taking over the job.

Kirsten, who was to confirm his acceptance by Monday, decided to delay his decision following reports that some senior players were disappointed with his appointment.

"I have heard rumours about some players expressing their concern about my appointment and I would rather prefer to have clarity on that before I commit myself to the job," Kirsten has been quoted as saying in the media.

Kirsten, who has played against most senior Indian players, is expected to get in touch with them to know their mind.

The BCCI has, however, denied that Kirsten was caught in two minds over taking up the job.

"It's all rubbish. Kirsten has written to Mr. Sharad Pawar seeking some clarifications. There is no question of him being apprehensive about the senior players," said Board vice-president Rajeev Shukla.

India presently have Lalchand Rajput as the cricket manager, with Venkatesh Prasad and Robin Singh as the bowling and fielding coaches, respectively.