Former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs, who is currently coaching the KuwaitCricketteam, has been roped in by the T10Leaguefranchise, the Rajasthani Heroes.
The 44-year-old, who appeared in 90 Tests, 248 ODIs and 23 T20Is for South Africabetween 1996 and 2010, will be responsible to manage re-branded Rajasthani Heroes--formerly known as Team Sri Lanka.
Confirming the news, Gibbstook to his Twitteraccount and said,"Happy to announce that I've been appointed Head Coachof the @RajasthaniHeroes for the @T10LeagueTweets in Dubailater this year. Looking forward to some fireworks from the lads."
Besides Rajasthani Heroes, seven other teams will play in 10-over-a-side competition United Arab Emiratesincluding Bengal Tigers, Karachians Maratha Arabians, Northern Warriors, Pakhtoon Team, Punjabi Legends, Rajasthani Heroes and last year's winners the Kerala Kings.
The 2018 edition of the T10Leaguewill be played over the course of 10 days in December, Sport24 reported.
It was under Gibbs' leadership that Kuwaitthrashed Saudi Arabiaby five runs to finish third in the Western Sub Regional qualifiers and make it to the ICC World T20 Asia Finals along with UAE and Qatar
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