Gary Kirsten

ABOUT GARY KIRSTEN

He played professionally for Western Province from 1987-2004, and internationally for South Africa from 1993-2003.

He had a successful amateur career as a teenager before making his professional debut as a 19-year old.

After finishing his playing career, he took up coaching, where he led India a 2011 World Cup victory.

His brother, Paul, and half-brother, Peter, also played professional cricket.

In 2008 he replaced Chandu Borde as India's national cricket coach.