Kallis 9000 runs

yea man..i agree..he is one of my favs and a sure delight to watch..

Originally posted by canadiancricket what do you mean he fires when the team doesn't need him. I am sure Kallis was the reason SA won in Pakistan. And if he got out in the second innnings early in the match versus NZ, the match would've have been a lot closer.He is the backbone of SA batting line - up. More so in tests.

Yes, they would have been close but anywaay he was cleary firing in A match dominated by the proteas, while Richards and Trumper would never do anything like that.

Congratulations to Kallis on 9000 test runs , lets hope the form continues! 3 centuries in 3 consecutive test matches , ready to make it four against NZ in the next test one feels. He's also getting closer to Ponting in the number of centuries scored (28) v.s (33), but is yet to score that elusive 200 , which surprises me given his ability to concentrate for a large periods of time.

Originally posted by bondy Congratulations to Kallis on 9000 test runs , lets hope the form continues! 3 centuries in 3 consecutive test matches , ready to make it four against NZ in the next test one feels. He's also getting closer to Ponting in the number of centuries scored (28) v.s (33), but is yet to score that elusive 200 , which surprises me given his ability to concentrate for a large periods of time.

Sure, happy with that, as long as he dosen't beat Punter on anything, I'm sure we all agree Punter is the better player but if Kallis catches up, It wouldn't be fair on puter because his recent form has made up 700 runs, which Punter had him.

Dead right! Just accept it fellas, with the loads of matches played these days, our now legends runs and wickets will be surpassed by others; even if they are of lesser quality!

Originally posted by Sledger He's already had a run of 5 consecutive tests where he scored a ton bondy....

Even a batsman like Afridi can score runs if his team is at 500. I am definitely not comparing Ponting and Afridi but Ponting is hardly under any pressure. Maybe once in 20 matches. 

Originally posted by Sledger  Just how wouldn't it be fair  . If Kallis makes the runs , he makes the runs.

He's scored it all in 5 tests though. I mean as if Kallis is a better bat than Punter.

kallis is a champ

Originally posted by bondy Originally posted by Sledger He's already had a run of 5 consecutive tests where he scored a ton bondy....     I know that Sledge! And, coincidently his run ended against NZ last time they were out here- he got one in the first test but I think Martin got'em in the second!

Actually, assuming my memory serves me correct, Kallis was on 72, was doing some shadow boxing and didn't see oram signal square leg to go back. Oram bowls a delivery right in the slot to hook, kallis obliges, and puts it right in deep backward squarelegs breadbasket for a simple catch.

over 9000 runs and 220 wickets to his name. His name is definately one for the all rounder category.

Bondless  

How can you say that bondy?

Originally posted by 143no How can you say that bondy? You have already stated it's time to give him the chop, bring in the youngsters because he is too injury prone.

At recent times, Kallis is not using the power of his shoulders enough to launch the ball on the road out side the stadium. I'd never seen such cruel shots than his in my entire life. Aren't they beautiful?