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Jacques Kallis

Jacques Kallis

All-rounder

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Fast Medium
Age 48 years
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22 Dec 2024

South Africa Cricket Team

South Africa's top run-scorers against Pakistan at home (Test cricket)

Hosts South Africa are gearing up for a two-Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26.

08 Dec 2024

Joe Root

These batters own 100-plus scores of 50 or more (Tests)

Joe Root scripted history by becoming the first England batter to complete 100 scores of 50 or more in Test cricket.

07 Dec 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root completes 100 50-plus scores in Tests: Stats 

England's cricketing maestro Joe Root has added another feather to his cap by becoming the first Englishman and fourth overall batter in the history of Test cricket, to register 100 scores of 50 or more.

01 Nov 2024

Kagiso Rabada

These South African bowlers own multiple Test fifers versus Bangladesh

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada showcased his bowling prowess by taking a match-winning five-wicket haul in the second Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

09 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

A look at batters with most centuries in Test cricket

England batter Joe Root slammed another century, this time against Pakistan in the 1st Test in Multan.

08 Oct 2024

Brian Lara

Sachin Tendulkar to lead India in International Masters League: Details

The inaugural edition of the International Masters League (IML) will kick off on November 17, 2024.

01 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

Who owns most Player of the Series awards in Tests?

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh at home.

21 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding list of batters with 12,000-plus international runs at home

Virat Kohli has become the second Indian batter to surpass 12,000 international runs at home during the first Test match against Bangladesh in the 2024 series at Chepauk.

09 Sep 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Are KKR targeting Jacques Kallis for mentorship after Gambhir's departure?

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly considering former all-rounder, Jacques Kallis, to replace Gautam Gambhir as their team mentor.

01 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

Decoding fielders with 200-plus catches in Test cricket

Joe Root entered a new club in Test cricket and this time it's in fielding.

04 Aug 2024

West Indies Cricket Team

Bowlers with 50-plus wickets in West Indies-South Africa Tests

Hosts West Indies will be challenged by South Africa in a two-match Test series, starting on August 7.

04 Aug 2024

West Indies Cricket Team

West Indies vs South Africa, Tests: Batters with most runs

West Indies will host South Africa in a two-match Test series, starting on August 7.

27 Jul 2024

Joe Root

Presenting batters with 12,000-plus runs in Test cricket

Former England captain Joe Root has become the latest batter to complete 12,000 runs in Test cricket.

12 Jul 2024

Ben Stokes

All-rounders with international double of 10,000 runs and 300 wickets

England captain Ben Stokes on July 11 completed 300 wickets in international cricket.

12 Jul 2024

Ben Stokes

All-rounders with Test double of 6,000 runs and 200 wickets

England captain Ben Stokes on July 11 became the 17th Englishman to claim 200 Test wickets.

30 Jun 2024

Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock breaks Jacques Kallis's T20 WC record: Details

South Africa fell short of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup title as India defeated them in the final.

19 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC: Highest individual scores by openers in losing run-chases

The United States of America came close to beating South Africa in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter in North Sound.

04 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC: Decoding the best bowling returns for South Africa

South African speedster Anrich Nortje ran through Sri Lanka's batting line-up in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

03 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

SA batters with most runs in a T20 WC edition

The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup went underway on June 1.

03 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Decoding the top run-scorers for South Africa

The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup scheduled in the West Indies and USA went underway on June 1.

02 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Most runs against spinners in an innings

Co-hosts USA beat Canada in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup opener in Dallas.

22 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Kolkata Knight Riders: Decoding their highest partnerships in IPL playoffs

Kolkata Knight Riders booked their spot in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) final.

21 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR batters with match-winning fifties in IPL playoffs

Kolkata Knight Riders will be up against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

02 Apr 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Jacques Kallis: Decoding his top match-winning IPL knocks

Arguably the greatest all-rounder to have graced the game, Jacques Kallis was a force for South Africa on the cricket field.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes fastest batter to 32 Test centuries: Stats 

Kane Williamson has become the fastest batter to complete 32 test tons.

01 Jan 2024

Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar averages 46.31 (Tests) in Cape Town: Key stats

South Africa will face India in the second Test on January 3 in Cape Town to wrap up the series.

31 Oct 2023

New Zealand Cricket Team

Revisiting the iconic World Cup duels between NZ and SA

New Zealand will lock horns against high-flying South Africa in Match 32 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Pune.

23 Sep 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Key stats of India against South Africa

India are the hosts of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which gets underway on October 5.

02 Mar 2023

Jason Holder

Jason Holder becomes second WI all-rounder with this double: Stats 

Jason Holder accomplished the double of 2,500 runs and 150 wickets in Tests on Wednesday (March 1).

18 Jan 2023

Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla retires from all forms of cricket: Key stats

Former South African legend Hashim Amla has retired from all forms of cricket.

12 Dec 2022

Joe Root

Joe Root becomes second player with this record in Tests

England batter Joe Root could not get going with the bat in the 2nd Test against Pakistan.

19 Sep 2022

Mitchell Johnson

Legends League Cricket: Mitchell Johnson encounters snake in hotel room

One of the most fearsome Aussie bowlers, Mitchell Johnson, encountered a snake in an unexpected place on Monday.

22 Dec 2020

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

Jacques Kallis appointed England's batting consultant for SL Test tour

Former all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been appointed as England's latest batting consultant for the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka.

16 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Jacques Kallis turns 45: Here are his monumental records

One of the greatest all-rounders, Jacques Kallis, turned 45 on Friday.

28 Aug 2020

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

A look at James Anderson's milestone wickets in Test cricket

James Anderson recently became the first ever fast bowler to take 600 wickets in Test cricket.

23 Aug 2020

International Cricket Council (ICC)

ICC Hall of Fame: Kallis, Sthalekar and Zaheer Abbas inducted

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, inducted three veterans into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during a ceremony that was telecast around the world via ICC's digital channels.

28 Mar 2020

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

#ThisDayThatYear: Slinga Malinga stuns South Africa with a hat-trick

Lasith Malinga defied the laws of cricket with his quirky action bowling action after announcing himself in 2004.

18 Dec 2019

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

Jacques Kallis joins Proteas coaching set-up: Details here

South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis has been appointed as the batting consultant of the national team.

16 Oct 2019

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

Ranking the best all-rounders in the history of cricket

Jacques Kallis is widely considered as the greatest all-rounder, the game has produced in both Tests and ODIs.

26 Sep 2019

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

A look at the best India vs SA Test matches

The Indian cricket team is gearing up for the first Test match against South Africa, starting October 2.

14 Jul 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Jacques Kallis, Simon Katich part ways with KKR: Details here

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will have a new think-tank for 2020 IPL campaign after head coach Jacques Kallis and assistant coach Simon Katich parted ways with the franchise.

03 Jun 2019

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

Jacques Kallis speaks ahead of South Africa's clash against India

South Africa have endured the worst possible start to their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign, losing their opening two matches.

24 Apr 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Should Andre Russell bat higher up the order for KKR?

Kolkata Knight Riders have found a new batting weapon in the form of Andre Russell.

21 Mar 2019

Virat Kohli

Cricket World Cup: Kohli won't be under pressure, feels Kallis

The Indian cricket team goes into the ICC World Cup 2019 as one of the leading sides.

16 Oct 2018

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

Happy Birthday Jacques Kallis: A look at his achievements

Jacques Kallis is widely considered as the greatest all-rounder, the game has produced in both Tests and ODIs. Kallis was a rare treat for all the cricket fans.

14 Oct 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Happy birthday Gautam Gambhir: A look at his achievements

Opening batsman Gautam Gambhir turned 37 today as wishes poured in from all quarters.

11 Sep 2018

England Cricket Team

#CookRetires: Players who had a dream farewell Test

Alastair Cook signed off in style with the bat after innings of 71 and 147 in his final career Test match.