Jacques Kallis- the greatest cricketer of his generation?

Jacques Kallis scored his first double hundred in a test match today at the Supersport Park in Centurion and, as the commentators,  proclaimed “finally got the monkey off his back”. It’s only just reward for such an illustrious career. For me, Kallis is certainly one of the greatest players of his generation, if not the greatest. I don’t think anyone would be too far from the mark even if he was called the greatest.

For some reason, the word “great” hasn’t been used as liberally with Kallis as they have been with players who have far less to show as their achievements. True, Kallis is neither the most attractive of batsmen- mind you, he looks darn good- nor is he the most explosive; he is the not the kind that will fill up stadiums like a Tendulkar or a Sehwag would. 

However, he could most certainly win a game for his team with either bat or ball, and of course his slip catching.  He has been the one genuine all-rounder that cricket has seen in the last decade and half, though many have been bestowed the title rather easily.  

With close to 12000 test runs, 38 test centuries, over 260 test wickets and over 160 catches (stats courtesy: Cricinfo), Jacques Kallis is the Gary Sobers of this era. I feel it is high time he gets mentioned in the same breath as some of the other legends of the game. He richly deserves it and it’s only fair!

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