Gary Kirsten, who was the head coach for team India from 2008 until 2011 and is also the former South African opener, has thanked former captain MS Dhoni for all the good memories he made throughout his tenure stating that it was his “privilege to work with the finest”.
Their stint together yielded India the 2011 World Cup Trophy, the former India coach on Monday tipped his hat to the enigmatic MS Dhoni, calling him “one of the best leaders” he has laboured with.
On Saturday, MS Dhoni had publicized his retirement from his international profession with an Instagram post, ending year-long conjectures about his international future.
The wicket-keeper batsman Dhoni shared a video and captioned the post, “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout from 1929 hrs consider me as retired.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6ZQn1lGBi/
Gary Kirsten, who was Team India’s coach between 2008-11, took to Twitter, where he wrote-
“A privilege to work with one of the best leaders I have come across. Thanks, MS, for many fond memories with the Indian Cricket Team @msdhoni,”
A privilege to work with one of the best leaders I have come across. Thanks MS for many fond memories with the Indian Cricket Team. @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/WRNY1N7IVe
— Gary Kirsten (@Gary_Kirsten) August 17, 2020
MS Dhoni’s India tasted great success during Gary Kirsten’s tenure. Both of them shared a prodigious captain-coach bond during the former South African opener’s spell; so much so that Kirsten had once alleged that he would even to war with MS Dhoni.
India adored great accomplishment under the guidance pair of Dhoni and Kirsten. In addition to winning 2010, Asia Cup and ODI + Test series in New Zealand in 2009, the Men in Blue went on to lift the 2011 World Cup on home soil, a fitting tribute to Gary- the coach.
Dhoni’s retirement has prompted a rush of emotional tributes with a number of prior and present cricketers articulating their admiration for his unconventional management, good ending abilities and sharpness behind the stumps.
However, he will be seen in motion throughout the IPL 2020 which will be starting from September 19 in the UAE.
