Lance Klusener

Cricketer and coach, 1999 World Cup star

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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