Former India coach Gary Kirsten was appointed coach and mentor of T20 franchise Bangalore yesterday. The South African southpaw will succeed ex-New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori, who was with Bangalore as both, player and coach, for the last eight editions.

"It's great to be part of the Bangalore family. I have enjoyed the time this year with the team as a batting mentor," said Kirsten, the man who coached India to the 2011 World Cup title.