Jacques Kallis predicts THIS player as World cricket’s next premier all-rounder

Legendary South African cricketer Jacques Kallis said the strides Marco Jansen has made in recent months as a batter will help him find a place among the premier all-rounders in modern day cricket.

Jansen underlined his growing credentials as a powerhouse batter, making quick fifties in the second Test against India at Guwahati and in the first ODI at Ranchi on Sunday.

“He’s had a massive year, hasn’t he? He’s always had the potential. It was just a matter of figuring his game out. He’s obviously figured it out now and is getting a good balance,” said Kallis during a special interaction with the Indian media, facilitated by SA20 on Tuesday.

“He’s always been magnificent with the ball. Perhaps in previous years, he didn’t quite fulfil his talent with the bat. He’s certainly turned that around now. He’s a premium all-rounder now. I think he’s going to play a massive role in the SA20,” he added.

Apart from his exploits with the bat, Jansen also took 12 wickets across two Tests against India, helping SA blank the hosts 2-0..

“They (Sunrisers Eastern Cape) might even be able to use him in different roles, not only down the order. He’s good enough to even go up the order a few times. It’s an odd game to surprise the opposition. For me, he’s going to be one of the standout all-rounders,” said Kallis..

Kallis, who has amassed 13289 runs from 166 Tests with 45 hundreds at an average of 55.37, also pinned his hope on Corbin Bosch to develop as a handy performer with both ball and bat..

(With PTI Inputs)