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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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  1. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    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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  2. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    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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  3. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    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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  4. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    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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  5. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    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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  6. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    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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  7. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    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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  8. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    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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  9. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    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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  10. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    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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  11. South Africa's cricket coach Gary Kirsten, during a media conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, June 6, 2011. Kirsten on Monday is appointed the new Proteas coach. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    South Africa's cricket coach Gary Kirsten, during a media conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, June 6, 2011. Kirsten on Monday is appointed the new Proteas coach.

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  12. South Africa's cricket coach Gary Kirsten, right, speaks as assistant coach Allan Donald, left, listens 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 his... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    South Africa's cricket coach Gary Kirsten, right, speaks as assistant coach Allan Donald, left, listens 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 his...

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  13. South Africa's cricket coach Gary Kirsten speaks 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 his assistant. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    South Africa's cricket coach Gary Kirsten speaks 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 his assistant.

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  14. 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... AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    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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  15. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    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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  16. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    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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  17. 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... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    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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  18. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    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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  19. 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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    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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  20. 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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    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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  21. 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... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    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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  22. 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. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    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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  23. 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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    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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  24. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    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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  25. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    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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  1. He is an exceptional wicketkeeper and he showed it in this series ... It's not necessary for me or anybody else to tell him that he needs to improve his batting, because he knows it.
    – Gary Kirsten SOURCE: Cricinfo.com 2 months ago
  2. The main job of a coach is to motivate the team when the chips are down. If Gary Kirsten was a great coach, why did the team crumble so quickly months after his resignation from the Indian job?
    SOURCE: Times of India 1 month ago
  3. He is a hardened international cricketer ... When you get to the twilight of your international career, it’s a tough place to be. I experienced that, I can offer him some good advice. He is the stand-out international keeper at the moment – his keeping (against Australia) was exceptional. But he fully a...
    – Gary Kirsten SOURCE: Independent Online (South Africa) 2 months ago
  4. Team India has been unravelling ever since the departure of Gary Kirsten who, to his credit, found a way to relate and bond this team of champion individuals into a champion team
    – Marcus North SOURCE: DreamCricket.com 1 month ago
  5. It's absolutely essential that (coach) Gary Kirsten has a reasonable number of matches to prepare the squad to win that tournament
    SOURCE: ESPN STAR Sports 2 months ago