| PROFILE | ||
| Full Name : | Gary Kirsten | |
| Birthday : | 23 November 1967 | |
| Birth Place : | Cape Town | |
| Country : | South Africa | |
| Batting Style : | Left Hand Bat | |
| Bowling Style : | Right Arm Off Break | |
| ODI Debut : | South Africa v Australia at Melbourne, 1st Test, 1993/94 | |
| Test Debut : | South Africa v Australia at Sydney, World Series, 1993/94 | |
A cusp between a Scorpio and a Sagittarian, he is today the most senior member of the South African team. He made his ODI debut in 1993-94 and today is one of the finest opening batsman in the world. He is the backbone of the South African Team and has been consistent in his batting. He also has taken some breathtaking catches especially the one he took standing at gully of Tendulkar's in a test match in South Africa. He is a very important part of the South African line up and has some more years left in him to serve his country.