Gary Kirsten

January 4, 2024
Cricket Player

Quick Facts

Gary Kirsten
Full Name Gary Kirsten
Occupation Cricket Player
Date Of Birth Nov 23, 1967(1967-11-23)
Age 57
Birthplace Cape Town
Country South Africa
Birth City Western Cape
Horoscope Scorpio

Gary Kirsten Biography

Name Gary Kirsten
Birthday Nov 23
Birth Year 1967
Place Of Birth Cape Town
Home Town Western Cape
Birth Country South Africa
Birth Sign Scorpio
Parents Noel Kirsten
Siblings Peter Kirsten, Paul Kirsten
Spouse Deborah Kirsten
Children(s) Joanna Kirsten, James, Joshua

Gary Kirsten is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on November 23, 1967 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. He was a professional player in the Western Province from 1987-2004, as well as internationally as a player for South Africa from 1993-2003.

In 2008, he was replaced by In 2008 he replaced Chandu Borde as India’s national cricket coach. as the coach of India’s national cricket team.

Kirsten made his Test debut against Australia in Melbourne in 1993. He retired from international cricket in 2004 after crafting a match-winning 76 in his final innings, against New Zealand. Against the same country he had made history by becoming the first-ever Protea to play in 100 Test matches.

He has 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 provincial cricket for Western Province, and then later for the South Africa cricket team which included the highlight of the Cricket World Cup in 1992.

Paul’s brother Paul and half-brother Peter also played professional cricket.

Gary Kirsten Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Cricket Player
House Living in own house.

Gary Kirsten is one of the richest Cricket Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Kirsten 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He enjoyed a good amateur career as a teen Before making his debut in the professional arena at an 18-year-old.

After completing his playing career after which he began coaching. He led India to a World Cup victory in 2011. World Cup victory.

Gary Kirsten (born 23 November 1967) is a South African cricket coach and former cricketer.

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Who is Gary Kirsten Dating?

According to our records, Gary Kirsten married to Deborah Kirsten. As of December 1, 2023, Gary Kirsten’s is not dating anyone.

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He was the coach of Indian Cricket Team from 2008–2011. He was appointed as the coach of the South African cricket team in June 2011 and he stepped down in August 2013.

Facts & Trivia

Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Gary Kirsten celebrates birthday on November 23 of every year.

On 5 June 2011, Kirsten was appointed the full-time coach of the South Africa national cricket team for a term period of two years. His first decision was to name AB De Villiers as the new captain for the limited overs game, replacing Graeme Smith who remains as the Test side captain. Kirsten began his term as coach on 1 August and his first assignment was a home series against Australia. He took over from Corrie van Zyl, who was an interim coach for 14 months after Mickey Arthur resigned following the home series against England in 2009–10. Under Kirsten, in August 2012, the South African team reached number 1 in the ICC Test rankings, by defeating England 2–0.

Who is the best coach in cricket?

Duncan Fletcher , England(1999–2007) Most of us remember Duncan Fletcher as the head coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Under him, the Indian team went on to lift the Champions Trophy. He managed to coach a team that was undergoing a transition as the senior players were retiring and were out of the squad.

When did Gary Kirsten retire?

Kirsten made his Test debut against Australia in Melbourne in 1993. He retired from international cricket in 2004 after crafting a match-winning 76 in his final innings, against New Zealand.

What is the age of Gary Kirsten?

54 years (November 23, 1967)

Where is Gary Kirsten?

Former India coach Gary Kirsten is now coaching the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022.

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