Kirsten: It's my hardest goodbye ever

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An emotional India coach Gary Kirsten said bidding adieu to the team he has nurtured is one of the hardest goodbyes he has ever had to say.

Speaking to reporters on what can easily be looked as his last address to the media and people as India Coach, Gary Kirsten appreciated the sentiments of Indian players, who want him to stay as the India coach, but politely refused to honour the wish.

Hardest Goodbye ever

"It has been one of the hardest good byes I have had to say," Kirsten told reporters in his farewell press conference after serving out a successful term during which the Indian team reached the pinnacle of Test rankings besides lifting its first World Cup title in 28 years, last week.

"It has been an amazing achievement to be a part of this special group of cricketers," he said.

Kirsten came into the job with no coaching experience but turned out to be the most successful for India and the South African said having no prior experience probably worked to his advantage.

"I think it was interesting to come into this job without any coaching experience. I used the reference of being a player to work with the team. I tried building trust in the environment. Me and Paddy (Upton) tried to make sure that they knew that we had come to India to make it the best team in the world," he said.

Kirsten, who declined an offer to extend his tenure, said he has no plans to take up any other coaching assignment as of now and wants to spend time with his family.

"I am going home to spend some time with my family. But I have to consider my future at some time. I have been fortunate to have been offered some jobs but I want to spend time with my family right now," he said. Link

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Here is a coach the players don't want so see leave

Here is a coach with no prior coaching experience but was a successful players...

A coach must maintain a good relationship with the players to build a successful team.. IF he doesn't get the players respect, etc its all over.

What West Indies have?