Ranking 10 most dependable batters in Test history
Over the years, Test cricket has witnessed exceptional players who have defied the odds and saved the game for their country.
5. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
Arguably the greatest all-rounder of all time, Jacques Kallis was the go-to man for every South African captain since his debut. His stats in all forms of the game makes him the greatest player to grace the earth. He has scored over 10000 runs and has taken over 250 Test wickets in both forms of the game. Since, his debut, he was an asset to his nation.
Kallis came into the international arena in 1995. In his seventh Test match, he produced a match-saving hundred against Australia at the MCG. After that invaluable innings, he was the rock that laid the foundation for South African cricket to dominate the world. If we take the technical frame, Kallis was comfortable playing both the seamers and spinners. A skill which only a few people have in the sport.
In the 166 Test matches he played, he scored over 13289 runs with an average of 55.37. In the longest format of the game, he has the highest test score of 224 with 45 centuries to his name. Talking about his bowling, he has taken 292 wickets in his career, making him one of the most valuable players of all time. Therefore, he makes it to this list of the top 10 dependable Test batsmen of all time.
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