A sturdy left handed opening batsman and a world class coach ,who has served two top nations,Gary kirsten turns 47.Here's a look at some of his best moments in cricket,both as player and as a coach.
A record ODI knock
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| Gary Kirsten in action in the 1996 world cup In the 1996 World Cup, South Africa's match against UAE was a foregone conclusion even before the match started. However not many expected Gary Kirsten to come up with the best individual score (188) in World Cups. This knock also remained second-best in ODI cricket for three years, before Saeed Anwar overtook Viv Richards. Ending in style 
Gary Kirsten may not have ended his Test career with a ton but he finished in style as he helped his team in a winning cause. he scored an important 76 in the second innings to help South Africa reach the target of 234 against New Zealand in 2004 to end his Test career on a winning note.
Taking India to new heights
Gary Kirsten, as coach, took India to great heights and one of the best moments as coach came when the Indian team reached the pinnacle of the ICC Test rankings for teams.
World Cup-winning coach
Kirsten's unforgettable moment a coach came when the Indian team, under his able guidance, won the 2011 World Cup.
Taking South Africa to numero uno
Not only did he help India to No. 1 but he also helped his home country to the top of the Test rankings. South Africa won the coveted mace by defeating the formidable England team in 2013.
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