• Gary Kirsten celebrated his 53rd birthday on Monday (November 23).

  • Kirsten still holds the record for highest ODI score by a South African batsman.

Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina lead birthday wishes for former India coach Gary Kirsten
Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Gary Kirsten (Pic Source: Twitter)

Former South Africa international Gary Kirsten🐼 turned 53 on Monday (November 23). Wishꦿes came pouring in for the southpaw from all parts of the world.

The 2011 World Cup-winning team members aꦗlso posted heartfelt birthday wܫishes to the former India coach.

“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to @Gary_Kirsten the best coach we played under! Someone who knew how to build a rock-solid team and bring out the best from each player on the park. Hope you’re doing good and staying safe. Have a great year ahead!,” tweeted Yuvraj Singh recalling Kirsten’s contribution to Indian cricket.

“To the best coach & a mentor, wishing you a very happy birthday @Gary_Kirsten. May you keep shining & keep inspiring us forever. Have an amazing day & years ahead,” wrote Suresh Raina.

“Happy birthday legend, Best coach, mentor, big brother @Gary_Kirsten have a great year and life full of happiness.. love always,” tweeted Harbhajan Singh.

Kirsten played 101 Test matches and 185 ODIs for South Africa in which he amassed 72💙89 and 6798 runs resp🌳ectively.

The Cape Town-born player also holds a record for the highest score by a South African batsman in ODIs. Kirsten played a magnificent knock of 188 runs against UAE in the 1996 World Cu🐻p.

Here are some more birthday tweets for Gary Kirsten:

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