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Indo-Asian News Service Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:59 PM (Colombo) India will be without coach Gary Kirsten for the crucial third Test against Sri Lanka as the South African would fly home to be with his mother, who is critically ill with cancer. Kirsten is scheduled to fly home to Cape Town Tuesday evening. "It's a blow. I have to fly home but these players are aware what they need to do," Kirsten told journalists while leaving the team hotel. "I have complete faith in what Anil (Kumble) can do. He can take over the reins. We had an extensive chat yesterday over what needs to be done." "And they are right on track in terms of preparation. As far as I am concerned, the important thing is to be aware of the situation. They know they have an opportunity to make history," Kirsten added. Kirsten is expected to return for the ODI... [read full story]
