He has committed himself to SAF .
Kallis commits himself to South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African cricket received a welcome shot in the arm on Saturday following their early World Cup exit when Jacques Kallis committed himself to playing for his country for the foreseeable future.
Kallis, one of the world's few genuine all rounders, had a modest World Cup but scotched rumours that he was about to pursue his career abroad.
Kallis has been linked with several English counties and, more recently, with Western Australia.
Kallis, though, said: "If there has been any talk, it certainly hasn't reached me."
He told Reuters: "I would hope I have at least a couple of good years at international level left in me, hopefully more."
With Allan Donald's retirement from international cricket, Gary Kirsten's expected retirement from the one-day game and speculation that several other senior players, including Lance Klusener, are considering offers from English counties, Kallis's decision will come as welcome relief to South African cricket officials.
"It was a horrible, disappointing World Cup for all of us but there's only one way to get over it and that's by setting new targets and moving forward. I want to be a part of that," Kallis said.
Donald confirmed his retirement from international matches on Saturday, while Pat Symcox stood down as a South Africa selector. Head selector Omar Henry said Symcox had cited work commitments as the reason.
