Gary Kirsten to quit as South Africa coach for family reasons

South Africa coach Gary Kirsten resignation for family reasons, his current contract expires in August.

45-year-old, who played 101 test from 1993 to 2004, spent three years in India as a coach to guide them in the 2011 World Cup in South Africa.

He became the coach of South Africa beat England 2-0 in June 2011, the last year that test the top of the standings.
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"I have confidence in the national flower will continue to grow, said Kirsten."

Kirsten, who also put India on top of the Test rankings and maintain unbeaten coach South Africa test series seven, winning six, the team lost 19 of its test, only two in its mandate, Sri Lanka, Australia and win UK.

Last assignment was responsible for the selection of South Africa is expected to be in the championship, in the UK next month.

Cricket South Africa president and chairman of the board said Chris Nenzani "Gary has a young family, it is understandable that you want to spend more time at home.

"Due to travel in July and August, important home series Sri Lanka and Pakistan in November and next season is the national flower of India and Australia, it is important to act quickly to find his successor.

"While we are disappointed to lose him as head coach, has been the basis of their place as we go.

"Definitely try to keep their services in some capacity, because of his experience as a player, coach and mentor is not that we do not want to lose everything."