"One of the key requests, conditions if you please, of former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten has been the appointment of a "mental conditioning coach" for the Indian team," writes Chandresh Narayanan in the Times of India.

Kirsten confirmed to TOI that he has recommended the appointment of Paddy Upton, also a former fitness trainer with tthe South African team between 1994-1998. Upton now works as a mental conditioning coach at Kirsten's cricket academy in Cape Town and is also his business partner in a venture called "Performance Zone". "It is not yet finalised, but I have told the BCCI that Paddy could add value to the side," said Kirsten.

Also, click here to read Jacques Kallis talking about how Upton helped him improve.