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Pakistan Selectors Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq Likely To Coach Team In T20Is vs New Zealand | Cricket News
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Pakistan Selectors Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq Likely To Coach Team In T20Is vs New Zealand | Cricket News

[ad_1] Gary Kirsten could be the next white ball format coach if it all goes as per plan.© AFPThe Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach, respectively, for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month. The decision comes as negotiations with foreign coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillispie continue for a long-term role. A reliable source in the board said that while matters with Gillispie were nearly complete as he had agreed to take over as head coach of the red-ball format, discussions with Kirsten were not yet finalised as he is busy in the Indian Premier League.“Gillispie had agreed with certain conditions pertaining to his fees and presence for a number of days in Pakistan,” the source said...
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Gujarat Titans Coach’s Honest Verdict On Shubman Gill As Captain In IPL 2024 | Cricket News
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Gujarat Titans Coach’s Honest Verdict On Shubman Gill As Captain In IPL 2024 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Gujarat Titans might have made a topsy-turvy start to IPL 2024 but their mentor Gary Kirsten backed Shubman Gill, and said the young captain will learn the nuances of making tactical decisions in the fast-paced world of T20 cricket. Titans, the IPL 2022 winner and the current runners-up, are now placed seventh on the table with two points from as many matches after a win over Mumbai Indians and defeat against Chennai Super Kings. "It's a fast game. You are making tactical decisions on a regular basis. It's not like Test cricket where it unfolds over a long period of time. "I've been really impressed with the way he's conducted himself as a leader," Kirsten told the media on the eve of GT's day-game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Kirsten said Gill, who took over as GT skipp...
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How ‘Guru Gary’ is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs | Cricket News
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How ‘Guru Gary’ is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cape Town: Notorious for drugs and crime and afflicted by large-scale poverty, the Khayelitsha township here is better known for being one of the biggest slums on the planet. But World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten is attempting to change the image for good through cricket. The idea struck him when he returned to his home here after guiding India to a World Cup title in 2011. "When I came back from India, I wanted to have a look at cricket in our poorest neighbourhoods in Cape Town," Kirsten recalled in an interview with PTI. He ended up touring Khayelitsha, situated 30km south-ea...
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“Winning World Cup Is Within India’s Reach”: Former Coach’s Ultimate Praise For Rohit Sharma And Co | Cricket News
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“Winning World Cup Is Within India’s Reach”: Former Coach’s Ultimate Praise For Rohit Sharma And Co | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India coach Gary Kirsten, who was at the helm when the team last won a World Cup back in 2011, believes that the current side has what it takes to bring home another trophy very soon. The South African and the then India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the toast of the nation in 2011 when the side claimed its second ODI World Cup after 1983. But the title, across formats, has eluded India for over a decade now. The latest heartbreak came in last year's 50-over showpiece in which Rohit Sharma's men were outwitted in the final in Ahmedabad by six-time champions Australia. ...
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“Gary Kirsten Had Set Up A Rule…”: Harbhajan Singh Shares Untold Story From Cricket World Cup 2011 | Cricket News
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“Gary Kirsten Had Set Up A Rule…”: Harbhajan Singh Shares Untold Story From Cricket World Cup 2011 | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of India winning the Cricket World Cup in 2011© X (formerly Twitter)Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh recalled that during the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the then-coach Gary Kirsten made it a rule that the players were not allowed to read newspapers. In a recent interaction, Harbhajan pointed out that any bad performance from a cricketer results in massive criticism on social media and that can affect them mentally. India went on to win the Cricket World Cup title in 2011 following several impressive performances and a memorable win over Sri Lanka in the final.“Those times (2011) were different. You could get away by not reading newspapers. Now, everything is there on social media. Gary Kirsten had set up a rule and asked us not to read newspapers. If you ...
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“MS Dhoni Had This One Line…”: Virender Sehwag On Handling World Cup Pressure In 2011 | Cricket News
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“MS Dhoni Had This One Line…”: Virender Sehwag On Handling World Cup Pressure In 2011 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India batter Virender Sehwag has a piece of advice for Rohit Sharma and co. ahead of next month's ICC Cricket World Cup. India head into the tournament with an Asia Cup triumph, as well as a 2-1 series win over Australia. Sehwag, who was part of the India team that won the World Cup in 2011, revealed how the team approached the tournament, off the field, while also highlighting the importance of captain MS Dhoni and head coach Gary Kirsten."When we had a team meeting, we decided we won't read newspapers, don't listen to outside noise. Anything which can add to pressure, we won't do. It had become a rule and almost everyone genuinely followed that. We stayed together, we tried enjoy and do team-building exercises. Because it's easy to drift apart in long tournaments such as ...
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“Namaskar Modi Ji”: South African Legends Jonty Rhodes, Gary Kirsten Welcome Indian PM Ahead Of BRICS Summit | Cricket News
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“Namaskar Modi Ji”: South African Legends Jonty Rhodes, Gary Kirsten Welcome Indian PM Ahead Of BRICS Summit | Cricket News

[ad_1] South Africa great Jonty Rhodes© TwitterAhead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to South Africa for the 15th BRICS Summit, Proteas' cricketing legends Gary Kirsten and Jonty Rhodes released video messages welcoming PM Modi to the country. PM Modi will visit South Africa's Johannesburg from August 22 to 24 to attend the 15th BRICS Summit at the invitation of South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. Rhodes recalled having spent two 'wonderful' weeks with his family in 'Incredible India'."Namaskar Modi ji. Welcome to the BRICS conference. We know as South Africans that you have a massive role on the international political and economic scene and we thank you for your inputs," Rhodes said in a video message.Former Indian team coach Gary Kirsten, under whom India won the...
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“We Made Gary Kirsten A Big Name By Winning The 2011 World Cup”: Virender Sehwag | Cricket News
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“We Made Gary Kirsten A Big Name By Winning The 2011 World Cup”: Virender Sehwag | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Gary Kirsten and Virender Sehwag© AFPThe much-awaited schedule for the ICC World Cup 2023 was announced on Tuesday with the defending champions England taking on New Zealand in the opening match on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Team India will open their campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai and the much-awaited clash against the arch-rivals Pakistan will be played on October 15 in Ahmedabad. The Rohit Sharma-led side will look to repeat the 2011 triumph and end their decade-long ICC trophy drought. Speaking about the showcase event, former India opener Virender Sehwag stated that it's time for all the players to stand up and make the country proud.Sehwag backed head coach Rahul Dravid for India's loss at the World Test Championship against Australia and state...
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Hardik Pandya’s Gleeful Reaction As Kirsten Names Gujarat Titans ‘Biggest Impact’ Player Smells Like Team Spirit. Watch | Cricket News
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Hardik Pandya’s Gleeful Reaction As Kirsten Names Gujarat Titans ‘Biggest Impact’ Player Smells Like Team Spirit. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Gujarat Titans mentor Gary Kirsten was all praise for West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph.© YouTubeSai Sudharsan's half-century and a whirlwind cameo by David Miller powered holders Gujarat Titans to a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday. Chasing 163 for victory on a tricky pitch, Sudharsan (62) and fellow left-hander Miller (31) put together an unbeaten stand of 56 and took their team across the finishing line with 11 balls to spare at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, after the match, GT mentor Gary Kirsten was all praise for West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph.Joseph haulted Delhi's quickfire start with the wicket of David Warner and Rilee Rossouw and broke the spine of the Capitals' middle order which they could not recover fr...
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“Sachin Tendulkar Was Deeply Unhappy At The Time I Joined”: Ex-India Coach’s Big Revelation | Cricket News
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“Sachin Tendulkar Was Deeply Unhappy At The Time I Joined”: Ex-India Coach’s Big Revelation | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Sachin Tendulkar© AFPOne of the finest coaches in the global cricketing spectrum, Gary Kirsten has done wonders. Leading the Indian team all the way to the 2011 ODI World Cup title, Kirsten etched his name in the history books. But, all was not well when joined the Indian team as a coach in 2008. Though the MS Dhoni-led Team India had already won the 2007 ICC World T20 title, a stalwart like Sachin Tendulkar was not in the best frame of mind. It was a tough task for Kirsten to inspire the boys from there on.In a video posted on The Final Word Cricket, Kirsten opened up on the challenges he faced when he joined the Indian team. One of the biggest tasks for the South African was to bring Tendulkar back on track."The standout for me then was what kind of leadership was ...
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