Breaking News : Jacques Kallis announces retirement from test cricket.

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Breaking News : Jacques Kallis announces retirement from test cricket.

Jacques Kallis(38) has announced his retirement from first class cricket. He will play his swansong test match at Kingsmead, Durban. Incidently, he made his debut at this very ground 18 years ago.

According to the Cricket South Africa press release, Kallis spoke about his decision and said, "It’s been an honour and a privilege to have been part of the South African Test team since making my debut 18 years ago. I have enjoyed every moment out in the middle but I just feel that the time is right to hang up my Test whites.

"It wasn’t an easy decision to come to, especially with Australia around the corner and the success this team is enjoying, but I feel that I have made my contribution in this format."
Jacques Kallis is one of the most allrounders ever. With 13000 runs and about 300 wickets to his belt, possibly the greatest allrounder to have ever graced the game.

Though this is not the last we will see of Kallis. He will be available for selection for the ODI’s, with winning the World Cup 2015 as his main goal.