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The Netherlands have received a boost on the eve of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with news that former India coach Gary Kirsten and Australia veteran Dan Christian have been added to their coaching staff for the four-week tournament.

The Dutch side are drawn in Group A alongside United Arab Emirates, Namibia and Sri Lanka in the First Round of the T20 World Cup and need to finish in the top two places in the group to progress to the Super 12 stage of the event.

And they will have a pair of familiar faces helping them in their quest, with the addition of Kirsten and Christian to work with head coach Ryan Cook and skipper Scott Edwards.

Kirsten famously led India to success at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and has since strengthened his coaching credentials with impressive stints with South Africa and at the Gujarat Titans in the IPL.

The former South Africa batter also featured for the Proteas at the 1992 Cricket World Cup in Australia and has previously worked with the Netherlands during their Super League series against Ireland last year.

The 54-year-old has enjoyed his time with the Dutch camp in the past and believes they can make an impact on the big stage in Australia.

"I really enjoyed working with the Dutch Team in Cape Town and I look forward to joining them as a consultant in the T20 World Cup," Kirsten said.

"I was impressed with the level of skill and professionalism during the camp. 

"They will be ready and determined to make an big impact at the T20 World Cup."

While Christian doesn't boast the same coaching resume as Kirsten just yet, his playing credentials are very impressive with the 39-year-old having played 23 T20Is and 20 ODIs for Australia and previously won a whopping nine domestic T20 titles over the world.

Christian hasn't played for his country since he featured in a T20I against Bangladesh in Mirpur last year, but the all-rounder has a wealth of playing experience in Australia and has been helping the Dutch camp acclimatise to the conditions they will likely entail during those three group games in the Victorian city of Geelong.