Kallis to quit Tests after Durban

[BallOil]

Jacques Kallis became the fourth player to 13,000 Test runs, South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town, 1st day, January 2, 2013


Jacques Kallis, one of the game's greatest allrounders, will retire from Test cricket after the Boxing Day match against India. Kallis announced his decision on Wednesday, on the eve of the second Test against India, but stated that he would still like to play the 2015 World Cup for South Africa.

In a statement, Kallis said: "It wasn't an easy decision, with Australia around the corner and the success this team is enjoying, but I feel the time is right. I don't see it as goodbye, I still have a lot of hunger to push South Africa to that World Cup in 2015 if I am fit and performing. The last two years specifically have been a memorable journey with an exceptional group of cricketers. I am fortunate enough to have ended my Test career amongst a group of talented cricketers but, more importantly, friends whom I will cherish for years to come." http://www.espncricinfo.com/southafrica ... 03801.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[mikesiva]

The end of a truly great Test career....

IMHO, Kallis and sobers were the two greatest allrounders to play Test cricket.

Their averages....

Kallis, batting 55.12, bowling 32.53 = 22.59

Sobers, batting 57.78, bowling 34.03 = 23.75

[BallOil]

The end of a truly great Test career....

IMHO, Kallis and sobers were the two greatest allrounders to play Test cricket.

Their averages....

Kallis, batting 55.12, bowling 32.53 = 22.59

Sobers, batting 57.78, bowling 34.03 = 23.75

Yeah, the greatest all-rounder of em all

[mapoui2]

he finally get the message eh. up to him alone he would continue till he fifty five..crawl up to Tendy and past

Kallis is not much in my book. no room any way..already full up with Sobers, imran and company