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Jacques Kallis, Simon Katich part ways with Kolkata Knight Riders

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 06:57:53

Under the duo, KKR made three straight playoffs from 2016 to 2018

'If the situation arises, Russell will bat higher' - Kallis

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:48:28

The KKR coach said that while the team was frustrated after losing five matches in a row, they know they aren't out of the qualifications race yet

Fleming surprised by IPL 2017 pitches

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 04:26:26

With a number of pitches in the competition defying their usual character this year, assessing conditions quickly has been a challenge for teams in the IPL, according to the Rising Pune Supergiant coach Stephen Fleming

Kallis offers Amla 'little pointers' but sees the hunger remain

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 06:08:11

Newland's favourite son, Jacques Kallis, didn't say goodbye to the ground when he retired abruptly at the end of 2013 but almost three years later, he was there to say hello as the South Africans conducted their first training session of 2017

'Embarrassed to call myself South African' - Kallis

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:16:09

Jacques Kallis, the former South Africa allrounder, has said he is "embarrassed" to call himself South African, following the ban on four of the country's sports federations from hosting or bidding for major tournaments

Sydney Thunder surge to the top with seven-wicket win

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:28:08

Sydney Thunder surged to the top of the BBL standings with a comprehensive defeat of the Adelaide Strikers, built upon a clinical display on the field

Kallis attracts top bid at MCL auction

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:07:14

In the first MCL auction held in Dubai, Jacques Kallis and Adam Gilchrist were the most expensive buys after two marquee players were handed to each team from a list of 12 former international players

Kallis appointed Knight Riders head coach

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 12:06:56

Jacques Kallis will succeed Trevor Bayliss as coach of Kolkata Knight Riders

All-round Kallis sinks Scorchers

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 10:19:25

Jacques Kallis' second half-century of the season sent Sydney Thunder on their way to a 20-run victory against Perth Scorchers at the WACA ground

Kallis appointed Knight Riders' mentor

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:51:17

Jacques Kallis will not play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL from next season, but will continue to remain with the franchise in his new role as mentor and batting consultant

Replacing Kallis, the bowler

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:50:10

Faf du Plessis assuming Kallis' No. 3 slot was only one part of the equation solved. South Africa are scouting for someone who could balance attack and defence with ball in hand

Retirement allowing me to work on T20s - Kallis

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 15:42:51

Jacques Kallis, who scored an unbeaten half-century to take Kolkata Knight Riders into the final of the Champions League T20, said that his international retirement has given him an opportunity to work harder on T20s

Spin tornado sees off Hurricanes

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 15:49:37

Kolkata Knight Riders took their winning streak to 14, the joint second-highest in Twenty20 history, and made it to their first Champions League T20 final

Kallis happy with retirement timing

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 19:12:11

Former South African allrounder Jacques Kallis has said that his decision to retire from international cricket was well considered and not taken at the spur of the moment

Smith appreciates Kallis' 'honesty'

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:36:53

Graeme Smith has said that Jacques Kallis retired because he realised he might no longer have the mental strength to last till the 2015 World Cup

Kallis retires from international cricket

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 13:40:00

Jacques Kallis has announced his retirement from international cricket, across all three formats

SA wait on Kallis fitness

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:18:58

Jacques Kallis will be under the close watch of South Africa's medical team to determine whether he requires further treatment for back stiffness ahead of the ODI series against Sri Lanka

Amla ton guides South Africans' win

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:53:12

Hashim Amla struck the only century of the South Africans warm-up match against Sri Lanka Board President's XI in Moratuwa, off just 79 balls, and anchored the team to a comfortable victory.

Kallis reinstated to No. 3 position

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:57:54

Jacques Kallis will be reinstated to the No. 3 position in South Africa's batting line-up for the ODI series against Sri Lanka

ODIs may limit Kallis' BBL stint

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:15:26

A packed ODI calendar for South Africa ahead of the World Cup might mean Jacques Kallis putting country ahead of his new Big Bash League franchise Sydney Thunder

Kallis signs up with Sydney Thunder

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 10:29:22

Jacques Kallis has signed up with Sydney Thunder for the next two seasons of Australia's domestic Twenty20 competition, the Big Bash League

Gambhir fined for dissent

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:33:11

A round-up of IPL news on May 19, 2014

Kallis will be there in SL - Hudson

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:37:12

Andrew Hudson, South Africa's convener of selectors, said that Jacques Kallis will be a part of the squad for the ODIs against Sri Lanka in July

'Rebuilding key to reclaiming No. 1 spot' - Domingo

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:31:57

Having lost Jacques Kallis and Graeme Smith, South Africa face a difficult task to return to the top of the Test rankings

Kolkata open with thumping victory

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 07:43:28

On a green Abu Dhabi pitch that had plenty of bounce, Kolkata cruised to a big win over defending champions Mumbai

De Kock, Miller in as CSA trims contracts list

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 17:27:18

Quinton de Kock and David Miller have been awarded national contracts by Cricket South Africa for 2014-15

Dolphins edge Cobras by two runs in thriller

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 07:16:57

Robbie Frylinck defended 14 off the last over and seven off the last ball to give Dolphins their first trophy in seven seasons as they edged Cobras by two runs in the final

South Africa win to give Kallis perfect send-off

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 03:32:43

South Africa overpowered India by ten wickets in Jacques Kallis' final Test to give one of the greatest of Test careers the perfect end

India fight for survival after South Africa post 500

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 03:43:50

South Africa took a substantial lead and then prised out the Indian openers to take charge of the Kingsmead Test

Kallis pushes South Africa towards 300

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 03:49:03

In his final Test, Jacques Kallis methodically reached yet another half-century and left people wondering why he wasn't carrying on in the longest format

Kallis to quit Tests after Durban

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 04:23:13

Jacques Kallis has announced that he will retire from Test cricket after the Boxing Day match against India.

South Africa faced with Kallis conundrum

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:48:23

With Jacques Kallis being part of South Africa's plans for World Cup 2015, they have to work out the best way to build their eleven around the veteran allrounder - no easy task at the moment

Steyn, Kallis ruled out of final ODI

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 19:11:06

Dale Steyn, South Africa's premier fast bowler, and veteran allrounder Jacques Kallis have been ruled out of South Africa's third ODI against Pakistan.

Kallis returns to ODI squad

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:52:15

Jacques Kallis has been named in South Africa's ODI squad for the series against Pakistan and will return to the ODI format after an absence of a year and nine months, in a bid to book his place for the 2015 World Cup

Kallis set to make ODI return

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:28:38

While South Africa have retained the same strong that swept Pakistan 2-0 in the UAE, Jacques Kallis, the middle-order batsman, is expected to make his ODI return after almost twenty months

SA has produced the best allrounders - Bacher

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:56:14

South Africa is home to more world-class allrounders than any other nation, according to former Test captain and administrator Ali Bacher

Kallis commits to more ODIs for South Africa

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 07:22:50

Jacques Kallis has committed to playing ODIs for South Africa on a more regular basis, as he looks to stay in the team's plans in the build-up to the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

Kallis may have to decide on ODI future soon

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 08:56:15

Jacques Kallis will be forced to make a firm decision on his ODI future when he meets with Russell Domingo "soon"

South Africa missing twin pillars

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 09:58:00

Without Jacques Kallis and the injured Graeme Smith, South Africa's task to end a 15-year trophy drought has got a lot harder

Kallis' decision 'short-term' one, says manager

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 15:23:57

Jacques Kallis' decision to skip next month's Champions Trophy for "personal reasons" was a short-term one and he still aspired to play Tests and ODIs for South Africa, his manager David Rundle has said

Duminy selected for Champions Trophy, Kallis unavailable

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 15:30:54

Jacques Kallis has not been named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad after he made himself unavailable for selection due to personal reasons. Meanwhile, JP Duminy has made a return to the team

Kallis and Duminy to be included for Champions Trophy

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 17:20:12

Jacques Kallis will make a return to South Africa's one-day squad for the Champions Trophy, which is due be announced in Cape Town on Thursday

KKR snap losing run with easy win

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 07:27:26

At a noisy Eden Gardens, Knight Riders injected some life into their campaign with a straightforward six-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab

Gambhir, Morgan set up big win for Kolkata

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:33:50

Gaurtam Gambhir's 18th IPL half-century - now a record - set up the perfect platform for Eoin Morgan to exploit while Jacques Kallis coolly sat back and kept alternating the strike

Kallis honoured to make it to Wisden list

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:35:59

After 18 years as an international cricketer, the world's top-ranked Test allrounder Jacques Kallis, was finally named one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year

Brett Lee excited by mentorship role

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 04:56:55

Brett Lee has said he is "pleased and proud" to be given the bowling mentor's role for Kolkata Knight Riders and is looking forward to juggling his dual role as mentor and opening bowler

Kallis likely to be available for Champions Trophy

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 06:01:47

Jacques Kallis is close to committing himself to South Africa's Champions Trophy squad despite not playing an ODI in over a year

ICC admits error in Kallis dismissal

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 05:07:33

The ICC has admitted its Playing Control Team (PCT) made "an honest error" while applying the DRS to the Jacques Kallis review on the second day of the Newlands Test and that the batsman was erroneously given out

South Africa players top all Test rankings

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 07:45:11

South Africa's current dominance of the Test scene is highlighted by the updated player rankings which give them the No. 1 batsmen, bowler and allrounder in the format

Pakistan take opening-day honours

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 08:48:04

Pakistan ended a fascinating opening day of the series with the advantage after chipping South Africa out for 253 at the Wanderers.

Kallis reopens death penalty debate

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:50:19

Jacques Kallis has called for a debate on the restoration of the death penalty in South Africa after the murder of a former first-class cricketer with strong links to the team.

Philander not ruled out of first Test

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:36:50

South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander, who is recovering from a hamstring strain, will only be fully assessed next week for his availability for the first Test against New Zealand

Jacques Kallis doubtful for Perth Test

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:03:22

Jacques Kallis will bat in the ongoing second Test in Adelaide but the exacerbation of his hamstring injury is likely to rule him out of the third Test in Perth, starting November 30

South Africa fight, but still face hefty chase

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:03:24

Plenty of things went right for South Africa on the third day in Adelaide but they still faced the prospect of a difficult chase as Australia led by 273 runs at stumps

Injured Kallis unable to bowl, but can bat

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:30:47

Jacques Kallis will not be able to bowl for the remainder of the second Test but he will be able to bat, after the allrounder sustained a hamstring injury in Adelaide

Advantage South Africa after hosts' top order stumbles

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 11:12:27

A day that meandered through its first two sessions after the fashion of South Africa's batsmen became positively lively as Australia's batsmen stumbled then counter-attacked

Amla and Kallis lay strong foundation

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 11:31:07

Spectators who arrived at the Gabba in record numbers for a non-Ashes Test might have expected fire and brimstone from the Australian fast bowlers and plenty of chatter from their slips cordon

Teams seek World Twenty20 edge

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 11:54:29

ESPNcricinfo previews the first T20 international between England and South Africa at Chester-le-Street

Amla remains firm in tight contest

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:29:27

After an unforgiving day of Test cricket the third Test remained finely poised with Hashim Amla unbeaten with a half-century

Pietersen a big loss for England - Kallis

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:00:20

IPL results pushed Kallis' claim

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:30:17

With a new generation of cricketer being introduced it appeared Jacques Kallis' international T20 career was over, but such has been the success of his reinvention that a final chance has presented itself

Smith and Kallis fit after injury scares

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:30:18

Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis have been given the all clear by South Africa's medical staff ahead of the team's two-day tour match against Derbyshire

Kallis to play World Twenty20

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:38:15

Jacques Kallis has made a return to the South Africa Twenty20 squad, having been selected in the final 15 that will travel to Sri Lanka for the World Twenty20 in September

Kallis top of SA injury worries

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:58:39

Jacques Kallis, South Africa's premier allrounder, is the team management's main concern for the remainder of the England tour with Graeme Smith and Alviro Petersen also carrying knocks.

Kallis rested for England ODIs

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:25:58

South Africa have rested Jacques Kallis for the ODI series against England, with Dean Elgar taking his place in the squad

South Africa surge after Amla's triple hundred

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:51:42

South Africa enjoyed the type of day teams dream of which ended with England staggering on 102 for 4 after being overwhelmed by the insatiable hunger of two batsmen

Amla and Smith produce epic hundreds

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:05:44

Graeme Smith wrote himself another place in the history books with a century in his 100th Test and Hashim Amla batted throughout the third day

Kallis and Smith slated for T20 comebacks

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:38:44

Jacques Kallis has made a return to South Africa's Twenty20 plans after being included in the list of 30-man preliminary squad for the World Twent20 in September

Kolkata take title after Bisla blitz

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 02:44:13

The headlining performance came from little-known Manvinder Bisla as Kolkata Knight Riders prised the IPL trophy out of Chennai Super Kings' hands

Kolkata evict Delhi from top spot

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:27:43

The clash between the two most impressive teams in the tournament proved to be a one-sided affair as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a six-wicket victory

Gambhir continues Kolkata's success

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 15:12:40

Kolkata Knight Riders continued their impressive run, picking up a hard-fought win over the defending champions with an all-round performance

'I didn't accept Twenty20 cricket at first' - Kallis

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 20:34:54

Jacques Kallis, the South Africa allrounder, has admitted that, like many connoisseurs, he too did not buy into the idea of Twenty20 cricket when it was first mooted

Ingram, Kallis and rain sink India

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 06:03:30

It was rain that proved decisive in what was shaping up to be a close chase and what could have been the highest successful one in T20Is

DRS continues in NZ-SA Tests after crisis talks

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:03:10

The Decision Review System (DRS) will be in use for the remaining two Test matches between New Zealand and South Africa after a possible pull out from technology providers Virtual Eye was prevented on Sunday

Kallis unconvinced by ball-tracking technology

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:16:07

A review today sparked another debate about the Decision Review System, with Jacques Kallis saying he "is not convinced by the predictive path" of the delivery shown by the ball-tracking technology

Smith and Kallis tons give South Africa control

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:16:07

A 200-run stand and hundreds to South Africa's two most experienced hands put the visitors in command in Dunedin

Kallis and Amla to miss rest of ODI series

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:49:58

South Africa have made three changes to the squad for the remainder of the ODI series against Sri Lanka

Kallis targetting 2015 World Cup

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:09:39

Jacques Kallis has said he wants to continue playing till the 2015 World Cup because he has never been part of a World Cup winning side

South Africa win first home series since 2008

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:59:35

South Africa won their first home series since 2008, a period in which they had been denied on five occasions, prevailing over Sri Lanka by 10 wickets, to take the rubber 2-1

Kallis savours 'special' landmark at home

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:09:00

To get a double-century once was proving a point. To get it twice was simply a cause for celebration for Jacques Kallis

South Africa well placed after batsmen's day

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:08:56

Jacques Kallis systematically deflated Sri Lanka in the morning, and AB de Villiers went ballistic after lunch to set the tone for a nightmarish day, before Graeme Smith's attacking declaration gave the visitors respite

Kallis, Petersen pound feeble Sri Lanka

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:17:01

Alviro Petersen made a memorable return to Test cricket, while Jacques Kallis enjoyed his new-found batting freedom as South Africa made a merry mockery of Sri Lanka's decision to bowl first at Newlands

Mathews taken for scan with groin injury

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:44:43

Sri Lankan vice-captain Angelo Matthews has suffered a groin injury and will have a scan to determine the severity

South Africa build commanding advantage

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:44:45

It wasn't all one-way traffic on the second day in Centurion but South Africa ended in a very commanding position, having built a lead of 209 with AB de Villiers' 99 the cornerstone of their innings

Cobras in final, du Preez steals thriller for Knights

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:49:11

A round-up of the Franchise 1-Day Cup matches that took place on November 30

Kallis to make season debut for Cobras

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:56:44

Jacques Kallis is expected to play his first franchise game of the season when Cape Cobras host Dolphins in the Franchise 1-Day Cup today

South Africa out for 266 after collapse

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:46:15

Australia's persistence and South Africa's undue haste conspired to round up the hosts for 266

Impressive South Africa level series

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 06:45:59

South Africa regained parity in the ODI series against Australia - and valuable equilibrium after an extended break from international cricket - with a resounding 80-run victory in the second match at St George's Park

Kallis and Gambhir keep Knight Riders alive

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:21:35

Kolkata Knight Riders bounced back to inflict a comprehensive defeat on Royal Challengers Bangalore and keep their own hopes alive in the Champions League

Kallis, Boucher leave Warriors to re-join Cobras

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:55:51

South Africa stalwarts Jacques Kallis and Mark Boucher have both left the Warriors franchise and will re-join Cobras

Kallis is South Africa's Cricketer of the Year

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:59:56

Jacques Kallis was named the South African Cricketer of the Year at a gala dinner in Johannesburg on Tuesday

Amla, Kallis lead nominations for SA cricket awards

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:08:28

Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis lead the nominations for this year's SA Cricket Awards, with three nominations each

Gambhir, Kallis set up thumping win

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:50:14

It shouldn't have been that easy but Gautam Gambhir and Jacques Kallis starred in a supremely well-paced chase as Kolkata successfully hunted down a potentially tough 160-run target on a sluggish track in Jaipur.

Solid nucleus for new-look Kolkata

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:49:02

Gautam Gambhir, Yusuf Pathan, Jacques Kallis and Brett Lee make up a core group that is unafraid of the big stage and has a habit of performing when it matters most

Happy memories for Kallis in Dhaka

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:34:36

Much has changed for Jacques Kallis since 1998, yet the only ICC trophy he has to his name is the Wills International Cup

'South Africa better prepared than ever' - Kallis

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 07:13:33

Jacques Kallis has said South Africa are "better prepared than we have been for any World Cup"

Tahir takes three as South Africa win easily

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:49:46

A commanding performance by South Africa's spin bowlers, bounce from Morne Morkel and a clinical showing with the bat gave them a convincing victory over Zimbabwe in their first warm-up match in Chennai

South Africa may play cautious with Kallis

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 07:19:18

Jacques Kallis' return to full fitness headlined South Africa's first day of World Cup training in the subcontinent

Tendulkar, Kallis top ICC Test batting rankings

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 18:30:12

Sachin Tendulkar and Jacques Kallis have jointly claimed the No. 1 spot in ICC player rankings for Test batsmen after the conclusion of the Cape Town Test on Thursday

Imran Tahir makes SA's one-day squad

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 18:30:14

Imran Tahir, the legspinner who was recently granted South African citizenship, has been included in the squad for the ODI series against India