Gary Kirsten - Determined batsman, astute coach
Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten was born on 23 November 1967 in Cape Town. Though not the most attacking batsman, Kirsten had strong powers of concentration and skill as well determination that made him one his country's best opening batsmen. Kirsten scored 7289 runs, including 21 centuries at an average of 45.27 in 101 Tests; and in 185 one-day internationals, Kirsten scored 6798 runs, including 13 centuries at an average of 40.95. After his retirement in March 2004, Kirsten set up his own academy in Cape Town, in 2006. Kirsten signed a deal in December 2007 to coach India and during his reign the team moved up to No. 1 in the Test rankings for the first time and also won the 2011 World Cup, after which he quit the side and took charge of South Africa.
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