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[kal_m]

A world class player indeed.And he is unfortunate to not have any major ICC trophies.

[petehosk]

He was a superb bowler but his batting was absolutely brilliant!
I loved the way he managed to stay so focused on his batting, even if his teammates were losing their wickets! He never seemed to panic and seemed to value his wicket highly!
But lets not forget that his catching was also brilliant!
In my book, we have now seen the greatest all-rounder retire from cricket!
Yes, people will quote Sobers, Botham, etc as World Class, and these guys were!
And I know that stats don't always tell the whole story, but Kallis is without doubt, the greatest all-rounder to have ever played!
My heart really goes out to SA, as he will be impossible to replace!!

[procricket]

He was 2 cricketers in one

When for a top class bowler and always a top class batsman as a all rounder not many have in the history come close.

Unfortunately because he just got on with it will he be remembered by the bigger community as the best ever not sure but what a player a role
Model.

[Gerry SA]

A world class player indeed.And he is unfortunate to not have any major ICC trophies.

We won the 1998 ICC Knock Out, which in the modern day is called the ICC Champions Trophy.

Kallis was man of the match in the final.

[Gerry SA]

King Kallis an absolute legend. Could bat for ever without getting bored. Magnificent slip fielder. And not to shabby with the ball.

As for Kallis' bowling average, in his younger days he was rapid 90mph with an average under 30. In the last 6/7 years bowling became more a holding job.

[procricket]

King Kallis an absolute legend. Could bat for ever without getting bored. Magnificent slip fielder. And not to shabby with the ball.

As for Kallis' bowling average, in his younger days he was rapid 90mph with an average under 30. In the last 6/7 years bowling became more a holding job.

But will he be remembered like Sobers Botham even with his stats   

[Gerry SA]

But will he be remembered like Sobers Botham even with his stats

Sorry Botham? You having a laugh? Imran was better than Botham...

Sir Gary or King Kallis. That's all in this debate.

[procricket]

Sorry Botham? You having a laugh? Imran was better than Botham...

Sir Gary or King Kallis. That's all in this debate.

Hey not saying who is better but Botham is known as a legend and kids even today know who he is all over the world and yes I have been all over the world.

I said remembered not quality pal think Kallis is brilliant. But will he be remembered by non stats based cricket nerds I doubt it.

 

[Gerry SA]

Hey not saying who is better but Botham is known as a legend and kids even today know who he is all over the world and yes I have been all over the world.

I said remembered not quality pal think Kallis is brilliant. But will he be remembered by non stats based cricket nerds I doubt it.

 

Well South Africans don't get the same media attention as Australians, English, Indian or West Indian players.

But that's life...

Anyone who saw Kallis will remember what he brought to the table.

[procricket]

Well South Africans don't get the same media attention as Australians, English, Indian or West Indian players.

But that's life...

Anyone who saw Kallis will remember what he brought to the table.

Paul Adams did so did my personal favourite and top bloke Farnie

[Gerry SA]

Paul Adams did so did my personal favourite and top bloke Farnie

Paul Adams was aided by the most magnificent bowling action Test cricket's ever seen! 

FdV was top bloke.

[Number4]

Hansie got plenty as well

[Slackie]

It must also be noted that the way he went about his cricket was in a way to be admired, he was never one to upset a team or umpires, he's a very good role model for any cricketer at any level.

[forester123]

Statistically he has to be one of the best players of all time but he didnt have the personality or charisma as the likes of Warne, botham, lara. Thats why he wont be remembered as much as others. Great player but pretty boring to be honest.

[Stuey]

Statistically he has to be one of the best players of all time but he didnt have the personality or charisma as the likes of Warne, botham, lara. Thats why he wont be remembered as much as others. Great player but pretty boring to be honest.

I can't recall Lara having much charisma. It takes all sorts, Kallis always struck me as someone who was happy within himself, just got on with his game, pretty much a captains dream.