Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) vice-president Timir Chanda said on Thursday that former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener, who is known for his powerful batting at the world level, is ready to sign a 100-day contract with the Tripura Cricket Association. Are.

According to Chanda, Klusener has agreed to share his ideas with the youth teams besides helping the state’s Ranji Trophy team hone their cricketing skills.

“We all know about Lance Kullesner and his international cricketers. Later, in his life, he coached several teams and has now expressed his desire to work with the Tripura Cricket Association,” Chanda said.

He said that TCA has released an advertisement on its official website seeking applications for coaches with national and international sports background.

“Among the many reacting, Lance Klusener was one. The modalities of the contract are being worked out. He will join TCA for 100 days if things go in the right direction. We are very grateful to him for representing the youth state teams Have also expressed their desire to share their views with,” Chanda said.

The cricketer-turned-sports administrator has also said that for the first time cricket is on the threshold of holding 500 domestic matches within the state.

“For the first time, Tripura Cricket Association has set a target of 500 domestic matches within the state. Already 450 matches have been organized so we can estimate that more than 500 matches will be organized by the end of this year. Apart from this, we are conducting open selection trials for batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders across the state to tap raw talent.