5 Lesser-Known Interesting Facts About Jacques Kallis

#2 Forgettable Inauguration But A Memorable Conclusion

He had a terrible start to his international career

For a player with such high caliber, it is quite astonishing that he had scored just 57 runs at at an average of 8.14 in his first 7 Test innings. Till his 22nd test match, he had an underwhelming average of under 31. But after that he never looked back and knocked off achievements after achievements like a walk in the park. He finished with 45 centuries with an average of 55.37.

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#3 The Big Man Who Hit Them Big

Kallis is mainly known for as a rock-solid player who would put a price on his wicket & won’t go for too many big shots. But what many don’t know is that he is the most prolific six-hitter for South Africa in both Test & ODI.

He has cracked 97 maximums in the longest format of the game whilst AB de Villiers comes 2nd in the list with just 50 sixes. Likewise, he has hit 137 sixes in the 50 over format ahead of Herschelle Gibbs who has 128 to his name.