World Cup 2015: South Africa can shed off 'chokers' tag, says coach Gary Kirsten

Former South African opener and coach Gary Kirsten believes that AB de Villiers-led side would quash their infamous tag of 'chokers' by clinching their maiden World Cup trophy in the ongoing tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Kirsten, who is now helping the team as a consultant, said that he was 'desperately hoping' that they could win the World Cup this year, the Dawn reported. The affable Kirsten coached Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men to clinch their second World Cup title in 2011.

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Admitting that 'sentiment' would play no role in Sunday's clash against India, Kirsten said that in a 'professional environment work is work', adding that 'whatever colours one wears, one is expected to give his best shot', the report added. 

South Africa have beaten India thrice in the World Cup tournaments of 1992, 1999 and 2011.