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Topic: Jacques Kallis

Big name absentees hurt the prestige of Champions Trophy

South Africa stand in captain Jacques Kallis waits for next batsman after the run out of South African cricketer Alviro Petersen during the first One day International (ODI) match between India and South Africa at Sawai Mansingh cricket stadium in Jaipur on February 21, 2010. Indian cricketer Suresh Raina top-scored with 58 off 63 balls as a depleted India chalked up 298-9 from 50 overs in the first One-Day International against South Africa. AFP PHOTO/Prakash SINGH

May 05, 2013

Those omissions meant that squad selection headlines over the last couple of days from around the world continue to have been about those who missed out, rather than those who made it.  Read Article Big name absentees hurt the prestige of Champions Trophy

South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis opts out of Champions Trophy

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May 02, 2013

Experienced cricketer requests absence for personal reasons, but good news for Proteas is return of JP Duminy. Read Article South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis opts out of Champions Trophy

Indian Premier League: Sunil Narine stars in Kolkata Knight Riders win over Delhi Daredevils

Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer Sunil Narine reacts after taking the wicket of unseen Mumbai Indians batsman Rohit Sharma during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 16, 2012. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. MOBILE USE WITHIN NEWS PACKAGE AFP PHOTO/Indranil MUKHERJEE

Apr 03, 2013

Off-spinner takes four wickets as home team make perfect start to title defence at Eden Gardens. Read Article Indian Premier League: Sunil Narine stars in Kolkata Knight Riders win over Delhi Daredevils

South Africa dig in to force draw against Australia in first Test

South Africa's AB deVilliers and Vernon Philander leave the field of play at the end of the first Test against Australia.

Nov 13, 2012

Michael Clarke's record-breaking 259 not out was not matched by his bowlers as Australia failed to claim enough wickets to take victory at the Gabba. Read Article South Africa dig in to force draw against Australia in first Test

 

Chris Gayle playing on gut level

Chris Gayle cools off after a nets practice session in Colombo today. The opening batsman, considered one of Twenty20's most destructive players, is prepared and quietly confident about the West Indies' chances of winning the tournament. Lakruwan Wanniarachchi / AFP

Sep 21, 2012

West Indies opening batsman turned 33 today and ageless Jacques Kallis draws plenty of praise. Read Article Chris Gayle playing on gut level

 

Kallis headlines 'classy bowling line-up' to close out Zimbabwe

South Africa's bowler Jacques Kallis celebrates the dismissal of Zimbabwe's batsman Stuart Matsikenyeri, unseen during the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe) *** Local Caption *** Sri Lanka ICC Cricket T20 WCup.JPEG-05d08.jpg

Sep 20, 2012

Figures of 4-15 is the best performance by a South African in the Twenty20 format but the man of the match awardee remains modest.  Read Article Kallis headlines 'classy bowling line-up' to close out Zimbabwe

 

Hashim Amla reaches historic triple century against England

Hashim Amla of South Africa celebrates reaching his double century during day four of the first Test against England at The Oval. Gareth Copley / Getty Images

Jul 22, 2012

Along with Jacques Kallis' unbeaten 182, the duo pulverise the hosts who face a battle to play out the final day with six wickets in hand. Read Article Hashim Amla reaches historic triple century against England

 

Kolkata ride off with IPL title after thrilling win over Chennai

Manvinder Bisla's blistering 89 off 48 balls swung the balance in Kolkata's favour last night as they won the 2012 IPL in Chennai. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo

May 28, 2012

The Knight Riders beat the Super Kings in their own yard by five wickets with just two balls to spare as Manvinder Bisla's 89 and Jacques Kallis' 69 helped chase down Chennai's 190 for three. Read Article Kolkata ride off with IPL title after thrilling win over Chennai

 

Shakib Al Hasan enjoys playing in Kolkata

Shakib Al Hasan, left, the Kolkata Knight Riders bowler, took the key wicket of Rajasthan Royals opener Ajinkya Rahane. Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP

Apr 14, 2012

Bangladesh all-rounder takes three wickets as Knight Riders beat Royals beat at Eden Gardens. Read Article Shakib Al Hasan enjoys playing in Kolkata

 

Morkel and Tsotsobe rip Sri Lanka as South Africa win by 258 runs

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Jan 12, 2012

Fast bowlers take seven wickets between them to bowl tourists out for 43 after South Africa score 301 for eight. Read Article Morkel and Tsotsobe rip Sri Lanka as South Africa win by 258 runs

 

South Africa land 'killer punch' with Kallis' milestone effort

South Africa's bowler Imran Tahir (C) celebrates with his teammates the dismissal of Sri Lanka's batsmanThisara Perera on January 6, 2012 during the fourth day of the third cricket Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Sahara Park Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN *** Local Caption *** 588528-01-08.jpg

Jan 06, 2012

Captain Smith also moves to joint second in number of Test wins after the 2-1 series victory. Read Article South Africa land 'killer punch' with Kallis' milestone effort

 

Proteas move closer to a home victory

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Jan 05, 2012

Jacques Kallis made a career-best 224 as South Africa battered Sri Lanka to declare on 580-4 on the second day of the series-deciding third and final Test at Newlands. Read Article Proteas move closer to a home victory

 

Jacques Kallis century lifts the Proteas

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Jan 04, 2012

Jacques Kallis marked his 150th Test by joining the elite band of players to have made centuries against every Test-playing nation as South Africa took control against Sri Lanka. Read Article Jacques Kallis century lifts the Proteas

 

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