I don’t think South Africa were in any way ‘stupid’ in leaving out Kallis, their rationale for his exclusion was more than palatable. It’s just his original inclusion in the 30 man squad which was rather nonsensical. CSA should had left Kallis out of the 30, explained their reasoning for this, either one of precaution of rest, due to their hectic schedule or simply he did not fit the ethos of their 20/20 side. By including Kallis and then making him vice-captain, he was lead up the garden path and that’s probably his greater gripe.
In regard to his future, Kallis does come across from what I can gather as a fairly emotional character and comments such as ‘considering my future’ seem like words which are probably said without any time to reflect. Although, it would be rather farcical if Kallis quit South African cricket, over an omission from a tournament which many people are not taking that ‘seriously’.
Such a big story involving one of the world's best batsmen, which really has little to do with the Twenty20 World Cup, should be moved to Cricket Chat.
Think that's possibly the best 3 consecutive posts in CW history (apart from when I make 3 in a row of course).If Kallis gives up international cricket because of this tournament, I will dead-set boycott Twenty20 cricket for the rest of my natural life. Ridiculous situation.
Mate, I'll break down. I'll be in tears if Jacquesy goes.If Kallis gives up international cricket because of this tournament, I will dead-set boycott Twenty20 cricket for the rest of my natural life. Ridiculous situation.
Think that's possibly the best 3 consecutive posts in CW history (apart from when I make 3 in a row of course).
Seconded.Mate, I'll break down. I'll be in tears if Jacquesy goes.
Thats Kallis's fault for over reacting.. Not Twenty20's fault...If Kallis gives up international cricket because of this tournament, I will dead-set boycott Twenty20 cricket for the rest of my natural life. Ridiculous situation.
LOL. Now there's a bed and board prospect for Kallis.Seriously silly of him to think about quitting in a form of the game that doesn't suit him. Besides he's got to worry about the might of the WI after.
Kallis' agent and former South African cricket Dave Rundle has said that part of Kallis disappointment was the loss of a projected R250 000. Although, considering Kallis didn't go to India to accept a similar figure two months ago, I can't see the issue of money being that paramount with the player. As you say ego and the lack of the transparency of it all has probably had the greater effective on Kallis, than the financial implications of missing out.It is possible that Kallis is over reacting but at the end of the day he is a pro and this is how he earns his money and a decision by CSA like this has financial implications to the player concerned.
Also there is no doubt that ego is involved. Its a new format and noone that is slightly insecure would feel good about being left out whatever the reason.
CSA may have a point in this but it seems communication has been poor and they seem to have ignored the potent combination of ego and money that helps fuel virtually every top sportsman
I'm glad you posted this because I have been one of the biggest advocates for leaving Kallis out of the squad because of his slow run rate.Anyhow, his Neil Manthorp’s article on Kallis' omission…
http://www.supercricket.co.za/default.asp?id=5531&des=sportstalk