South African legend Jacques Kallis has been named as the national side’s batting consultant ahead of a grueling summer, meaning he’ll join Mark Boucher’s refurbished backroom staff. Having played a similar role for the Kolkata Knight Riders back in 2015, besides being the head coach of the IPL giants, Kallis is someone with considerable experience.
Regarded as arguably the greatest all-rounder to have graced the gentleman’s game, Kallis accumulated over 25,000 runs and claimed 577 wickets for his country across formats. In a career that glittered with consistency, the talisman scored 62 international centuries.
Meanwhile, following the drubbing at the hands of Virat Kohli’s India earlier in October, the South African management opted to revamp their coaching system, appointing Mark Boucher as the head coach. Recently, Graeme Smith was installed as the director of cricket for an initial three-month timeframe. Not to mention, Ashwell Prince is presently in charge of the South African A side as well.
And now, the hierarchy has taken giant strides ahead of the home summer, recalling Kallis to serve on the international front. Besides, former pacer Charl Langeveldt, who opted out of a two-year deal with Bangladesh, has joined the setup as bowling consultant.
Officially making an announcement earlier today, Cricket South Africa wrote on their Twitter handle:
“Former Standard Bank Proteas all-rounder, @jacqueskallis75 has been named as the team’s batting consultant for the duration of the summer. He will join the squad for their camp starting in Pretoria today (Wednesday).”
#BreakingNews Former Standard Bank Proteas all-rounder, @jacqueskallis75 has been named as the team’s batting consultant for the duration of the summer. He will join the squad for their camp starting in Pretoria today (Wednesday). #Thread#ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/aHOnlovt1c
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 18, 2019
Kallis’ appointment speaks volumes of the management’s attempt to put South African cricket right back to the very top, especially away from home. He’d surely be a telling influence, owing to his poise and priceless experience.
Feels good to be back in a @OfficialCSA dressing room. How time flies. Feels like yesterday i was playing but now looking forward to assisting @markb46 in getting Proteas back to where they belong
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) December 18, 2019
CSA also appointed former Proteas bowler, Charl Langeveldt as bowling consultant to the national side.
The Proteas, who named an interesting 17-man squad with as many as six uncapped players, are currently preparing to lock horns with England ahead of the four-match Test series that begins on Boxing Day, December 26.
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