'New perspective in my life'
Jacques Kallis hit his second century in as many days as he anchored South Africa to an emotional win against Zimbabwe
Wisden CricInfo staff
30-Jun-2003
South Africa 272 for 5 (Kallis 125*, Hall 56) beat Zimbabwe 226 for 9 (Friend 82) by 46 runs
Jacques Kallis hit his second century in as many days as he anchored South Africa to an emotional win against Zimbabwe. The number on his back said it all - not his customary No 3, but 65. Kallis's father is 65 years old and struggling with cancer, and the number on his back was meant to be a tribute to his father. After the game Kallis said that he hoped the century had given his father "a lot of thoughts to fight with". More:
Jacques Kallis
On his father's illness: It's been difficult with my father and last week my uncle died so from a family point of view it doesn't get any worse than that. It was a difficult decision for me to come on this tour. Right up until the last minute I wasn't 100 percent sure I was going to come on tour. But my sister got a transfer to Cape Town and I know that my father would want nothing more for me than to be successful on a cricket field.
On his father's illness: It's been difficult with my father and last week my uncle died so from a family point of view it doesn't get any worse than that. It was a difficult decision for me to come on this tour. Right up until the last minute I wasn't 100 percent sure I was going to come on tour. But my sister got a transfer to Cape Town and I know that my father would want nothing more for me than to be successful on a cricket field.
It [making these centuries] is right up there with the best feeling I've ever had.My father didn't know about the shirt number but my sister told me it made him feel proud.
On how his outlook to life has changed: I think it probably has put new perspective in my life. People are dying. If I can go out there and enjoy it and give other people enjoyment that's important.
South Africa's two games so far: Back-to-back games are definitely tough, especially for allrounders. My legs feel like lead. But it's always easier when the team is doing well.
On his enforced break from cricket: I've had three months off and have come back refreshed. From a cricketing point of view it was the best thing I could have done.
Graeme Smith
On Andrew Hall who, promoted up the order, made 56 and took 3 for 38: I sent him in to do a job and he took the pressure off the batters. As a bowler he knows what he can do and has a never-say-die attitude.
On Andrew Hall who, promoted up the order, made 56 and took 3 for 38: I sent him in to do a job and he took the pressure off the batters. As a bowler he knows what he can do and has a never-say-die attitude.
Heath Streak
On the loss: We knew we were going to be underdogs. The aim always for Zimbabwe is to be competitive. The missed run-outs and catches off Kallis, the missed stumping off Hall, cost us. Had we restricted them to 250 it would have been game on. Had we taken our chances we could have given South Africa a surprise.
On the loss: We knew we were going to be underdogs. The aim always for Zimbabwe is to be competitive. The missed run-outs and catches off Kallis, the missed stumping off Hall, cost us. Had we restricted them to 250 it would have been game on. Had we taken our chances we could have given South Africa a surprise.