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#1. Gary Kirsten
The former South African batsman was nominated as Indian coach in 2008 and he continued his term until the end of the next World Cup in 2011. Kirsten was always praised for his man-management skills and his ability to back his players till the very end.
Kirsten had a decent impact on cricket in India, with the 2011 World Cup victory being the highlight of his career as Indian coach. During his tenure, India didn't lose a single series at home, and even won 2-0 against Australia to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
It was in 2009, under Kirstern's stewardship, that India won a major Test series in New Zealand after a span of 40 long years. He also coached India to their first bilateral ODI series win in Sri Lanka.
Kirsten always knew when to take the back seat, allowing the players to blossom in their prime. His camaraderie with MS Dhoni and the likes of Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly was enough of an indication about his mature attitude.
The 50-year-old remains one of India's finest coaches, and he definitely deserves a mention in the Indian cricket history books.
