Gary Kirsten decides to quit as South African coach

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 17:40

South African cricket coach Gary Kirsten has reportedly decided not to renew his contract with Cricket South Africa and will leave this year.

Cricketers salute Sachin Tendulkar ahead of his 40th birthday

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 20:48

Approaching his 40th birthday, Sachin Tendulkar`s "insatiable hunger and incredible talent" has fetched him glowing tributes from fellow cricketers.

Proteas coach Kirsten backs Kallis to play in ICC Champions Trophy

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 16:43

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is likely to return to the one-day team for the ICC Champions Trophy event, which is to be held in England in June.

Duncan Fletcher gets one-year extension as India coach

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 00:34

Duncan Fletcher's contract as India's cricket coach was on Friday extended by one more year despite a below-par track record, setting to rest the intense speculation on his future.

De Villiers confident of sustained ODI success for Proteas in future

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 17:22

AB de Villiers is confident his South African one-day team would consistently get success in the fifty-over format in future, ahead of their second match against Pakistan at Centurion on Friday.

Kirsten wants Proteas to stay focused during important ODI period

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 15:25

South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has urged his players to stay focused ahead of their first one-day international against Pakistan at Chevrolet Park in Bloemfontein on Sunday, which marks the start of an important period of play for the Proteas fifty-over squad.

Gary Kirsten wants seamer-friendly track

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 14:42

South Africa cricket coach Gary Kirsten has requested the curator for a less turning track when they take on Pakistan in the third and final Test here at the SuperSport Park here Friday.

Proteas team learnt lessons from Kiwis’ ODI humbling: Kirsten

Last Updated: Friday, January 25, 2013, 16:14

Coach Gary Kirsten has claimed the young South African one-day side is not proud of it’s performance against New Zealand in the ongoing limited over series, which they have already lost 2-0, but added sometimes it is necessary to take a few steps backwards, in order to move forwards.

Boucher back to mentor young SA keeper De Kock

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 17:23

Former South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, who retired prematurely after a freak eye injury during last year`s tour of England has been summoned by chief coach Gary Kirsten to mentor young glovesman Quinton de Kock.

Negative remarks by Arthur will motivate us further: Kirsten

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 19:47

South Africa cricket coach Gary Kirsten has said that negative remarks by his Australian counterpart, Mickey Arthur will only serve as a motivation to his team during the tour of Australia.

Kirsten says SA players ‘well prepared’ to face Aussie chin music

Last Updated: Monday, October 29, 2012, 13:28

South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has said his players are ready for the challenges they would face against a quality Australia team.

Amla, Philander, Kirsten in top sports award nominations list

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 21:59

South Africa cricket players, Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander, and coach Gary Kirsten have been recognised for their efforts over the past year as they got nominations in the South African Sports Awards (SASA).