Published 20:57 IST, February 18th 2020

Anupam Kher meets Gary Kirsten, reveals coach's favourite cricketer from World Cup squad

Anupam Kher met Gary Kirsten at an event and called it 'refreshing' to interact with him. The actor also revealed the coach's favourite cricketer from WC squad.

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memories of 2011 World Cup were freshened once again on Tuesday as Sachin Tendulkar won Laureus Award for ‘Greatest Sporting Moment’, of being lifted by his teammates after victory, in past 20 years. If India won World Cup, re was one person who played a major role in it, coach Gary Kirsten. Hours before ‘Master Blaster’ collected his award in Berlin, Anupam Kher met former South African batsman in Boston. 

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veteran actor shared pictures after his lecture at an institute bonding with ‘amazing people.’ A Wednesday star went gaga over Kirsten, terming it ‘refreshing’ to talk to him. 

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Kher also revealed Kirsten’s favourite cricketer. Yes, player is an Indian and one who he has coached before. One could expect Sachin Tendulkar to be answer, but his favourite cricketer was n Captain, and one who hit winning six in match-winning kck at Wankhede Stadium in final, MS Dhoni.  

64-year-old, who had played role of Sushant Singh Rajput’s far in MS Dhoni: Untold Story, also shared that he was happy to kw fact. 

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After helping India win World Cup, Kirsten’s stint ended and he went on to coach South African team and even Royal Challengers Bangalore. He, however, has t been able to replicate success since n. Kirsten is also among most successful batsmen for South Africa, scoring over 14,000 runs across formats. 

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20:57 IST, February 18th 2020