Lance Klusener
Cricketer and coach, 1999 World Cup star
Born
September 4th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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A former cricketer and current coach from South Africa, he played as an all-rounder, excelling in both batting and bowling. He gained prominence during the 1999 Cricket World Cup, where he received the Player of the Tournament award for his exceptional performances. Klusener contributed significantly to the South African national team during his career, particularly in One Day Internationals (ODIs). After retiring from international cricket, he transitioned into coaching, focusing on developing young talent in South African cricket.
Received Player of the Tournament at 1999 World Cup
Scored 281 runs and took 12 wickets in 1999 World Cup
Played for franchises like Easterns and the Chennai Super Kings
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