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"It's going to happen and you've just got to deal with it. It's pretty much the same all over the world." Botha said to his knowledge none of the boundary riders had complained at the crowd's reaction to them. "You can't let it affect you. You've got...
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Joe Dawes. He will be with the Indian team till the end of the tri-series. However, in his first interaction with the media since the BCCI took that decision, Simons explained that his contract was not renewed after getting two extensions since the...
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India's bowling coach Eric Simons has denied media reports which claimed that the 50-year old South African, who came on board during the Gary Kirsten regime, had been sacked. In fact, he stressed that after the 2011 World Cup, he had extended his...
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South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has spoken about his three years with the star-studded Indian side. Gary Kirsten was always the controlled type. As a compact and clever opening batsman he knew his game well and played within his means. And he did it...
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He admitted this week he was surprised to be handed the reins at Smith's expense; a mate and a key confidante who arrives this weekend for the ODI series to play under de Villiers' leadership. The 27-year-old sums up the new way forward for South...
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Canterbury Cricket, which is understood to have spent $100,000 to make the game happen, held a fundraising luncheon with South African coach Gary Kirsten to speak. He was brilliant, proving a hit with the 110 people who had forked out $150 a seat. His...
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Twenty20 and one-day cricket in the near future after he was on the sidelines for the past year through loss of form and injury. The Black Caps will be aware of the potential danger Morkel poses, especially with New Zealand seamer Tim Southee having...
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But the Proteas have never managed a clean sweep in a three-Test series against the Black Caps and coach Gary Kirsten conceded his charges may have trouble adapting to unpredictable wickets. "For any team it takes a bit of time to adjust to the weather...
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However, the Proteas have never managed a clean sweep in a three-Test series against the Black Caps and coach Gary Kirsten conceded his charges may have trouble adapting to unpredictable wickets. "For any team it takes a bit of time to adjust to the...
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3001 at an average of 46.16 in 75 innings, including eight centuries and nine fifties. Vivian Richards holds a record having taken 69 innings, followed by Gordon Greenidge (72) and Gary Kirsten (72). He has aggregated 2935 runs at an average of 52.41...
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He has managed 2935 runs at an average of 52.41 in 87 innings, including two centuries and twenty fifties.
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Kohli, who on 14, became the fourth-fastest batsman to reach the 3000-run ODI milestone, after Sir Viv Richards, Gordon Greenidge and Gary Kirsten, added one more run before being trapped lbw by Thisara Perera. It was game on at 3-94 when Sharma was...
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3001 at an average of 46.16 in 75 innings, including eight centuries and nine fifties. Vivian Richards holds a record having taken 69 innings, followed by Gordon Greenidge (72) and Gary Kirsten (72). He has aggregated 2935 runs at an average of 52.41...
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South African team manager Mohammed Moosajee said in a statement this week. "The players and management felt it was a worthy cause to support given that we are touring the country and that it is on the eve of the anniversary of the devastating...
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- 3001 at an average of 46.16 in 75 innings, including eight centuries and nine fifties. - Kohli's feat of reaching 3,000 runs in 75 innings is the fastest by an Indian batsman and the fourth quickest in ODIs, next only to the 69 innings taken by Vivian Richards, 72 by Gordon Greenidge and 72 by Gary Kirsten. - Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been adjudged the Man of the Match sixteen times - six times against Sri Lanka. - Dhoni (58 not out) has celebrated his 200th ODI with his 44th fifty - his 15th against Sri Lanka. - Dhoni enjoys an impressive record against Sri Lanka in ODIs - 1860 runs at an average
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Simons' contract expires at the end of the tour, ending a two-year tenure with the Indian team. Simons, who joined India as a bowling consultant in 2010, was named coach of the Delhi Daredevils for the 2012 IPL season. A former South Africa allrounder,...
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Former South Africa cricketer, Simons, who represented his country in 23 one-day internationals, was appointed in 2010 and was part of the World Cup-winning Indian squad coached by compatriot Gary Kirsten. "Joe Dawes has been appointed the bowling...
About Gary Kirsten
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Gary Kirsten (born 23 November 1967 in Cape Town) is a former South African cricketer, and current coach of the Indian cricket team. He played 101 Test matches and 185 One-day internationals for South Africa between 1993 and 2004, mainly as an opening batsman. His half brother Peter, also played cricket for SA and was a member of the South... Full Article
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 24: Gary Kirsten squats during the South African national cricket team nets session and press conference from Sahara Park Kingsmead on December 24, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 14: Coach, Gary Kirsten during the South African national cricket team nets session at Supersport Park on December 14, 2011 in Pretoria, South Africa.
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 21: Gary Kirsten and Allan Donald of South Africa walk on the pitch during the rain delayed fifth day of the 2nd Test match between South Africa and Australia, at Wanderers on November 21, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Gary Kirsten during the South African Proteas practice session at Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on November 15, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 06: Coach Gary Kirsten looks on during the South African national cricket team nets session at Sahara Park Newlands on November 06, 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa.
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 28: Gary Kirsten South Africa coach during the 3rd One Day International match between South Africa and Australia from Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on October 28, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 26: Gary Kirsten in action during a South African nets session ahead of the third one-day international series against Australia at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on October 26, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 11, Gary Kirsten during the South African national cricket team training session at Sahara Park Newlands on on October 11, 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa.
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 09: Gary Kirsten speaks during the Bell's Night of the Stars Rugby Extravaganza at the International Convention Center on August 9, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 09: Gary Kirsten (L) and Peter de Villiers laugh during the Bell's Night of the Stars Rugby Extravaganza at the International Convention Center on August 9, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
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South Africa's cricket coach Gary Kirsten, right, assistant coach Allan Donald, center, and Russell Domingo, left, during a news conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, June 6, 2011. Kirsten was appointed as the new Proteas coach Monday, with former fast bowler Allan Donald as...
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 06: Gary Kirsten speaks during the Cricket South Africa press conference at The Pivot Hotel Southern Sun on June 06, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 06: Gary Kirsten (R) and assistant coaches Russell Domingo (L) and Allan Donald attend the Cricket South Africa press conference at The Pivot Hotel Southern Sun on June 06, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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New South African cricket coach Gary Kirsten (L) and test captain Graeme Smith react at the end of a news conference in Johannesburg, June 6, 2011. Kirsten, who led India to their 50-over World Cup triumph this year, has been appointed coach of his native South Africa. The former...
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 06: (L-R) Hashim Amla, Gary Kirsten, AB de Villiers and Graeme Smith attend the Cricket South Africa press conference at The Pivot Hotel Southern Sun on June 06, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Indian cricket team coach Gary Kirsten speaks during a press conference in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, April 5, 2011. With the end of his three-year contract, his first as a coach, Kirsten said on Tuesday he's turned down requests from Indian officials to continue.
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Indian cricket team coach Gary Kirsten smiles during a press conference in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Indian cricket team lifted the Cricket World Cup Saturday night for the first time in 28 years after a six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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India's outgoing cricket coach Gary Kirsten smiles as he addresses a news conference at the head office of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in Mumbai on April 5, 2011. India regained the Cricket World Cup after 28 years with a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the...
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India's cricket coach Gary Kirsten smiles during a news conference in Mumbai April 5, 2011. Kirsten, who coached the Indian team to victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, has finished his term as India's coach and will be returning to South Africa on Tuesday.
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India's players Virat Kohli, right, and Suresh Raina, left, carry coach Gary Kirsten, center, after India won the Cricket World Cup final match between Sri Lanka and India in Mumbai, India, Saturday, April 2, 2011.
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 02: Gary Kirsten the coach of India is lifted by Suresh Raina (L) and Virat Kohli (R) during the 2011 ICC World Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium on April 2, 2011 in Mumbai, India.
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MUMBAI, INDIA - APRIL 02: Gary Kirsten coach of India celebrates with his team after the 2011 ICC World Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium on April 2, 2011 in Mumbai, India.
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 24: Gary Kirsten squats during the South African national cricket team nets session and press conference from Sahara Park Kingsmead on December 24, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
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