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Gary Kirsten

Coaching is not just about tactics; it's about understanding people.

Gary Kirsten

World Cup-Winning Coach (India, 2011); Former South Africa National Coach; Founder, CoachED

Gary Kirsten is a highly accomplished cricket legend, a World Cup-winning coach, and a dynamic speaker whose career is defined by achieving elite success on the global stage as both a player and a coach. His unique experience includes leading the Indian national cricket team to victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup (2011) and coaching Cricket South Africa to the #1 spot in the ICC Test rankings, cementing his reputation for building winning cultures and high-performance teams.

Kirsten’s 11-year international playing career saw him represent South Africa in 101 Tests and 185 ODIs. His shift to coaching was equally impactful; his tenure with Team India (2008–2011) is described by MS Dhoni as "the best thing to happen to Indian Cricket." He returned home to coach South Africa (2011–2013), leading them to the #1 ICC Test ranking. He has since coached various T20 franchises globally, including the Delhi Daredevils and Hobart Hurricanes.

His commitment to the sport's development is evident in his business and philanthropic ventures. In 2012, he founded Gary Kirsten Cricket to provide coaching and consulting services globally, and in 2013, established the Gary Kirsten Foundation to support disadvantaged communities in South Africa. His latest venture, CoachED, is a major online coach accreditation platform that aims to be one of the largest cricket education communities available.

As a speaker, Kirsten is known for his humility, straightforward approach, and his ability to simplify complex issues, which is critical for Managing team dynamics and Optimising individual talent. His keynotes, including The Highs & Lows Of Leadership and Parenting in Sport, provide audiences across the business and sporting spectrum with a practical toolkit for creating informal team leadership, managing risk, and unlocking team potential.

Leadership
Sports

Recent Topics

Winning with Empathy: Leadership Lessons

Building Resilient Teams in Sport and Beyond

The Psychology of Sports: Insights Beyond the Game

Cricket and Leadership: A Tactical Approach

Media

Gary Kirsten On Giving Virat Kohli A Chance, Parents Not Chilling & Trekking In Himalayas — video

Gary Kirsten On Giving Virat Kohli A Chance, Parents Not Chilling & Trekking In Himalayas

Gary Kirsten reveals how he Identifies real talent, as a coach — video

Gary Kirsten reveals how he Identifies real talent, as a coach

Books