Video of Gary Kirsten's farewell speech to the Indian
team and fans.
Gary Kirsten has recently signed a two year contract as coach for the Proteas.
As a player Gary Kirsten achieved much in his career. He became the first ever South African batsman to play in 100 tests. He also equalled the record for the highest test batting score of 275 against England. He still owns the highest score by a player in a World Cup (188 not out).
As India's coach he took them to the finals of the Kitply Cup and the 2008 Asia Cup, led them to beat Australia in a home series, led their first bilateral series win in Sri Lanka, and led them to their first ODI series victory against the Black Caps in New Zealand in 40 years. Captain M.S. Dhoni has described him as, "The best thing to happen to Indian cricket." (http://www.garykirsten.co.za/gk-india/gk-india.php)
Kirsten coached India to their World Cup victory this year and from the team's celebrations it is clear the team greatly appreciated him. Can he lead us to victories like that? Only time can tell. But feel free to comment.
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| Indian players acknowledge Gary Kirsten after their world cup final win against Sri Lanka https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBT6Z3mQI0qqOLUM_l6NHJtb-N0u61doZRZIjgUSpz-p376HsK5jEGCD0NaMTmFR4qqmwocd4DFULXiYAWEYQtZO8DiERjrnqWbxeBycDs4yblFlIaqEJJ1nndPVeioJD7vDXkC94bVus/s1600/india-world-cup-win-suresh-raina-gary-kirsten-photos.jpg |
Do you feel that Mickey Arthur stepping down as coach was due to unfair political circumstances? Give your opinion.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2011/apr/02/india-world-cup-strong-leaders This blog by Duncan Fletcher, a man close to Kirsten, reveals why he was a good coach for India.A great deal of information about the new coach can be found at Gary Kirsten's official website (http://www.garykirsten.co.za/).
