adminJOHANNESBURG. — Tributes continued to pour in for Jacques Kallis, who retired from international cricket after an illustrious 19-year career.
Fellow cricketers and the South African Cricketers’ Association (Saca) praised Kallis for his outstanding contribution to the game yesterday.
Proteas test captain Hashim Amla, said it was an honour to have played alongside Kallis.
“Jacques was a one in 50 years cricketer who had a huge influence on so many Proteas players over a 20-year period.
“I was privileged to have been one of those. You appreciate the magnitude of the cricketer not only when you look at his record but also when you play alongside him,” Amla said.
Saca president Robin Peterson said Kallis’ composure and poised demeanour would be sorely missed.
“People were entertained by Jacques on the field and statistically he is the greatest South African cricketer ever.” — SuperSport.
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