Jacques Kallis, a legend in the world of cricket, turns 49 today. On his birthday, we take a look at his early struggles and the important role his family played in shaping up his achievements. Kallis' father, Henry Kallis, was not just a coach or a guide but also a key member of his training sessions. His bond with his father and sister, Janine, played a crucial role in making him the player he is today.
Jacques Kallis, the legendary South African cricketer, is often overlooked in the discussion of greatest all-rounders due to his modesty and lack of media attention. However, with over 13,000 runs and close to 300 Test wickets, Kallis cemented his legacy as the epitome of excellence and reliability in the world of cricket. Despite being compared to contemporaries like Tendulkar and Ponting, what set Kallis apart was his exceptional bowling ability, making him a true all-rounder. This article delves into the untold story of Kallis and highlights the invaluable contributions he made to South African cricket throughout his illustrious career.
In a remarkable feat, England's star batsman Joe Root scored his 34th Test century during the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka, surpassing the record previously held by Alastair Cook. This century also marks Root's 50th international century, placing him among the elite group of batters with legendary names like Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, and Brian Lara. Root's consistent form and exceptional talent has secured his name in the list of top players with the most Test centuries.
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada continues to make history as he climbs up the list of his country's greatest test wicket-takers. With his recent three-wicket haul against the West Indies, the 29-year-old surpassed the tally of 291 wickets held by the legendary all-rounder, Jacques Kallis. His impressive average of 22.02 sets him apart from top 10 wicket-takers in South Africa, including the great Dale Steyn. Having made the test format his priority, Rabada is expected to reach the milestone of 400 test wickets in his career.
Former England captain Joe Root has reached a major milestone in his Test career, overtaking West Indian legend Brian Lara on the list of all-time leading run-scorers in Test cricket. Root's record-breaking moment came during the third Test against the West Indies at Edgbaston, where he now sits in seventh place on the prestigious list. With this achievement, Root now joins the ranks of cricket greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Jacques Kallis.
England's cricket captain Ben Stokes achieved a remarkable feat by taking his 200th wicket in Test Cricket, joining the likes of Sir Garfield Sobers and Jacques Kallis. After being sidelined due to a left knee injury, the all-rounder has been in top form and showed his bowling prowess against West Indies. Stokes now also holds the record for scoring 6000 runs and taking 200 wickets in Tests.
South Africa's under-19 cricket team triumphs over West Indies in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Potchefstroom. Led by top scorers D. Teeger and R. Seletswane, South Africa secures a victory of 97 runs with only two wickets lost. In another match-up, Ireland's under-19 team faces the United States of America in Bloemfontein.
In a thrilling match against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma displayed exceptional talent and leadership skills as he led the Indian team to victory in the U19 World Cup 2024. With his record-breaking performance, Sharma surpassed Virat Kohli for the most T20I runs as Indian captain and became the first Indian to score a century in a T20I match. The match also saw two super overs, making it one of the most thrilling and intense games in cricket history.