DURBAN, April 15: Uncertain about his loyalties in drawn Test cricket series, Indian coach Gary Kirsten admitted that for a few moments he was stuck in dilemma as to who he should back — India or South Africa — but added that he was satisfied with home team’s win in last Test.

“Whatever I may have said previously, I’d be lying if I said I never had any doubts about my loyalties if result of series was delicately balanced,” Kirsten was quoted as saying by The Beeld here.

The Proteas’ tour was Kirsten’s first assignment as Indian coach.

“I’m happy to be able to say I wanted India to win last Test,” he said. However, Kirsten admitted it is always tough to coach a team like India where expectations of people keep on rising but said his late coach Bob Woolmer will be someone whom he would always look up to draw inspiration.

—Agencies