Jacques Kallis: The 'Rock of Gibraltar' retires from international cricket.
South Africa's veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday.
After retiring from Test cricket in Decemeber last year, the prolific right-hander has now decided to end his one-day international career as well.
The 38-year-old cricketer will still play a crucial role in T20 cricket for Sydney Thunder and Kolkata Knight Riders.
The Proteas legend played 166 Tests with over 13,000 runs comprised of 45 centuries and 58 fifties at an average of just over 55. In his career of 328 ODIs, Kallis amassed 11,579 runs with 17 centuries and 86 fifties at a strike-rate of ove
Apart from his batting prowess, Kallis was more than just a handy bowler for South Africa. The right-arm speedster holds 292 wickets in Tests and another 273 ODI wickets to his name.
Kallis was touted to be a part of the South African squad for the 2014 World Cup, but he has now decided that the recent 2-1 ODI series win against Sri Lanka will be his last outing in international cricket.
Cricket South Africa(CSA) chief Haroon Lorgat praised Kallis' contribution to the national team and said, "South Africa has been blessed with one of the world's greatest cricketing talents in Jacques Kallis."
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