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hardJacques Kallis is regarded as the greatest all-rounder. What makes him unique statistically?
AOnly player with 10,000 Test runs AND 250 Test wickets60%
✓Only player with 13,000 Test runs AND 292 Test wickets AND 200 catches0%
COnly player with 14,000 Test runs and 300 wickets40%
DOnly player to average 55+ in both batting and bowling0%
Answer Explanation
Jacques Kallis of South Africa scored 13,289 Test runs (average 55.37), took 292 Test wickets (average 32.65), and held 200 catches, making him statistically the greatest all-round cricketer in Test history across three disciplines.
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Jacques Kallis in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 166 | 13,289 | 55.4 | 224 | 292 | 6/54 |
| ODI | 329 | 11,579 | 44.4 | 139 | 273 | 5/30 |
| T20I | 25 | 666 | 35.1 | 73 | 12 | 4/15 |
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- Jacques Kallis is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, having scored over 13,000 Test runs and taken over 290 Test wickets. Which country did he represent?Answer: South Africa
- The 1968 'D'Oliveira affair' saw a planned England tour of South Africa cancelled after South Africa's government objected to the selection of Basil D'Oliveira. Why was his selection politically controversial?Answer: He was a mixed-race South African player barred from South Africa's all-white team
- Jacques Kallis achieved which unique double in Test cricket that no other player has matched?Answer: Over 13,000 runs and 290+ wickets
- Former South Africa captain Hansie Cronje was banned for life from all cricket administration and playing activity in October 2000. What was he found guilty of?Answer: Match-fixing and accepting money from bookmakers
- Virender Sehwag later scored a second Test triple century, becoming the first Indian to score two, against which team in 2008?Answer: South Africa
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