Gary Kirsten personified the transformative powers inherent in leading with strong people skills. From Stephen Fleming I picked up cues on man management. Graeme Smith showed me how to speak with authority. MS Dhoni demonstrated the value of trusting one’s instincts. AB de Villiers lifted his teammates by leading by example. Russell Domingo taught me that everybody needs love. Ottis Gibson introduced calmness to my own armoury. And Mark Boucher was set on getting one’s preparation and attention to detail right.
