File image of Gary Kirsten.
| Photograph Credit score: Deepak Okay.R.
Gary Kirsten has come a good distance. From being the Indian coach beneath whom M.S. Dhoni’s males gained the 2011 World Cup at Sri Lanka’s expense, to now being the guiding power for the boys from the Emerald Isle, Kirsten has traversed various paths. Sri Lanka’s coach drew coronary heart from the way wherein his wards stretched the primary Check.
“From being 90 for 5 on the third day and to take the Check into the fifth day was pleasing. There was a little bit of combat and we have been eager to remain within the Check. I used to be happy with the perspective of the staff however the way in which we batted, particularly our high order, that in all probability price us the match,” summed up Kirsten whereas speaking to the media on Wednesday.
From the rival nook, Kirsten praised Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar: “Padikkal performed one of many higher Check match innings that I’ve seen. He didn’t play too aggressively, simply performed inside himself and batted for a protracted interval and it was a very good lesson for different batters. Manav has improbable expertise and he is a superb spinner in Checks.” Kirsten additionally termed the pitch as a ‘good one’.
Revealed – August 19, 2026 04:07 pm IST
