Dubai, Dec 31
Jacques Kallis retired in 12th position in the ICC rankings for Test batsmen after he inspired South Africa to a 10-wicket victory over India in the second and final Test in Durban Monday.
Kallis scored a fine 115, his 45th century, which helped South Africa secure a decisive 166-run first innings lead. During his innings, Kallis also became the third highest run scorer in the history of the game after Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) and Ricky Ponting (13,378), finishing with 13,289 runs -- ahead of Rahul Dravid (13,288).
For becoming only the 31st batsman and fourth from South Africa to score a century in his final Test, Kallis was rewarded with a jump of three places, which meant he signed off his magnificent career in 12th spot.
By:IANS