Durban, Dec 24 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief Gerald Majola Friday dismissed reports thatIndia coach Gary Kirsten is interested in replacing South African coach Corrie Van Zyl, who is all set to quit after the 2011 World Cup in the sub-continent.
Majola said the hunt is on for a new coach, and maintained that Kirsten never approached them.
'It is just rumours that Kirsten has applied or we have had a discussion with him,' Majola was quoted as saying by Sport24.
'It is a busy time ahead for the Proteas with 2012's Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, World Test championship, and away and home series against Australia and a tour to England. We are keen on finding the right person who can take the team to the next level. The initial appointment will be for two years.'
Earlier, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said it will be difficult for Kirsten to continue with them as he wants to spend time with family.
Kirsten also said that he is undecided, whether to apply for the post.
The South Africa board has appointed a panel headed by Majola and comprising Corrie Van Zyl, Andrew Hudson (selection convener), Andrew O'Connor (chairman, Cricket Committee) and Boeta Dippenaar (SA Cricketers' Association representative) to select the next coach.
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