Kirsten to add steel to Warriors batting

Former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten has been appointed as a batting consultant for the Warriors for the upcoming season. Kirsten will aid coach Russell Domingo and his assistant, Piet Botha.

The Warriors batting was very weak last season and they went down to heavy defeats in their last three matches.

"I've worked a lot with Gary at batting camps and we've got a good rapport," said Domingo. "It says much for the faith he has in our franchise that a player of Kirsten's stature is prepared to come on board."

Kirsten is expected in Port Elizabeth for pre-season training in September. He said: "I am delighted to be part of the Warriors and hope that I can play a role in ensuring that the players are prepared for the season ahead."

"Gary brings with him an enormous amount of experience and wisdom," Dave Emslie, the CEO of Cricket Eastern Cape, added. "In retaining his services we are providing our cricketers with a unique opportunity to learn from somebody who has achieved the highest success through hard work and determination. Gary's experience, expertise and personality will be something that we hope will give the Warriors a competitive edge in their quest to provide the region with a team of which they can be proud."