It might be dangerous to predict that the World Cup would be Kallis' last such event. Like Tendulkar, he too seems to be getting better with age and his broad shoulders, burly frame and manifold skills have seen him run up an all round record the likes of which one day cricket has never seen and probably never will see - over 11,000 runs and 259 wickets.
This is in addition to scoring almost 12,000 runs and taking 270 wickets in Tests and figuring with some distinction in the Twenty20 squad as well. The great all rounder has been an important member of the South African team for the last four World Cup competitions but somehow his record in the tournament is not in keeping with his lofty reputation.
He has still to cross 1000 runs in the World Cup and has notched up only one hundred against Holland in 2007. One expects him to fire on all cylinders in the sub continent but despite having an excellent fitness record, one just cannot see him part of the South African team for the 2015 World Cup when he will be in his 40th year.
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