BCCI has confirmed that they have decided to extend the contract of Indian Coach Gary Kirsten.

The former South African opener was appointed as Indian coach during March 2008 for a two year contract. Since his contract ends by next month BCCI has decided to extend it.

It is to be noted that it is under Kirsten where India has gained the No.1 spot in ICC cricket rankings and India has won 6 of its last 7 bi-lateral series.

BCCI president Shashank Manohard has announced that they will renew his contract however he didn’t mention for how long the renewal period would be.

Since the ODI World Cup is just a year away Kirsten might be asked to work at least till the World Cup.

Rumors started spreading that Kirsten might coach South Africa after his stint with India. But he clarified that he doesn’t get any offer from his home country.