Expected to be the New coach of Team India
Born November 23, 1967
Major Teams South Africa, Western Province
Known As Gary Kirsten
Batting Style Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Off Break
Test Debut 1993/94 against Australia at Melbourne
ODI Debut 1993/94 against Australia at Sydney
Test Statistics
M I No Runs Hs Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 68 119 10 4556 275 41.79 11 23 56 0
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Sr Econ
Bowling 54.1 17 135 2 67.50 1/0 0 0 162.5 2.49
One Day Statistics
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SR Ct St
Batting 148 148 14 5511 188 41.12 10 36 49 1
O M R W Ave Best 4w 5w Sr Econ
Bowling 5 1 23 0 0 0 4.60
Kirsten had been very consistent in his era. Kirsten an un sung hero was knowned for his concentration, determination and technique. Excellent reflexes, speed over the ground and a strong arm make Kirsten a valuable fielder who ccould comfortably be placed in any position he was needed. This left-handed opener was truely a legend.