Kirsten named Hurricanes' new BBL coach

The Hobart Hurricanes have lured former South Africa international Gary Kirsten to coach the BBL club for the next two seasons.

The Hobart Hurricanes have lured former South Africa player Gary Kirsten to coach the BBL club. (AAP)

Former South African Test player Gary Kirsten has been signed for two seasons to coach the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League.

The 49-year-old former opening batsman, who previously coached India's 2011 World Cup-winning side, was on Monday named as the successor to Damien Wright.

Cricket Tasmania is still searching for a head coach after Dan Marsh was sacked in February amid a second season of poor form by the Tigers, who finished last in the Sheffield Shield and fifth in the domestic one-day cup.