Ranking 10 best coaches in cricket history
Coaches that made a mark in the history of cricket.
2. Gary Kirsten, India(2008-2011)
After the Chappell debacle, the Indian team needed someone to take care of the team which had to host the next World Cup. The BCCI offered Gary Kirsten the role of the head coach of the Indian cricket team in 2007. Later on, in March 2008, he took up the job. Later on, within three years, he became the best coach Team India ever had.
During his tenure, India defeated Australia 2-0 at home. Later on, India won its first bilateral series in Sri Lanka. Adding on, India won the Test and ODI series against New Zealand after a long gap of 40 years. Kirsten himself was a successful batsman for South Africa. He played 101 Test matches and 185 ODIs in which he averaged 45.37 in Tests and 40.95 in ODIs.
But, the highlight of his association with cricket will be the successful campaign of the Indian side in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. After a long gap of 28 years, India managed to win the World Cup. Kirsten had excellent man-management skills as he created a team of legends and upcoming superstars. After his stint with India, he went on to coach the South Africa national team till 2013.
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