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Gary Kirsten (born 23 November 1967) is a South African cricket coach and former cricketer. He is currently the head coach of Pakistan national cricket team in the limited overs cricket. He has previously coached the Indian Cricket Team as well as the South African Cricket team.
- Left-handed
- 3 March 2003 v Sri Lanka
- Right-arm off break
- 30 March 2004 v New Zealand
Gary Kirsten was a disciplined and hard-working opening batter for South Africa, who scored four Test hundreds in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. He also coached India to the top of the Test rankings and the 2011 World Cup, and later led South Africa to No. 1 in Tests.
- Male
- December 23, 1967
- South Africa
Gary Kirsten is a former Test and ODI batsman for South Africa who scored 7289 and 6798 runs respectively. He also coached India to the 2011 World Cup and South Africa to a series victory over Sri Lanka.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Learn how Gary Kirsten transformed India into a world-class cricket team with his man-management skills, positive approach, and strategic vision. He led India to the 2011 ODI World Cup win and the no.1 ranking in Tests, and also coached South Africa to the top spot.
Aug 4, 2014 · Former South Africa batsman and coach Gary Kirsten talks about his experiences and philosophy of coaching national teams, handling stars, expectations, and the state of Indian bowling. He also answers questions from listeners on his role, challenges, and achievements.
Jun 16, 2020 · How did Gary Kirsten, a former South African cricketer, land the job of coaching the Indian team? Find out the bizarre and hilarious details of his interview process, his vision for Indian cricket, and his relationship with Anil Kumble and Ravi Shastri.
Apr 5, 2011 · The former South African batsman and India's coach recalls his three-year journey with the team, building relationships, trust and belief, and overcoming challenges. He also reveals how he used Arctic explorer Mike Horn to inspire the players in the knockout stages.
