Kallis sets his sights on the 2015 Cricket World Cup MyZA

Jacques Kallis: “At the moment I am feeling mentally and physically refreshed and I am looking forward to carry on playing for my country as long as possible”. Photo: Associated Press

Jacques Kallis today reiterated his intention to extend his ODI career and to be a part of the Castle Lager Proteas team in their quest to win the next edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australasia.

“Playing for my country has always been both a huge honour and a privilege,” commented Kallis.

“It remains my aspiration to be available for the 2015 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup but, at the same time I know as an all-rounder approaching my 38th birthday, I will need to assess my future in the game season by season.

“At the moment I am feeling mentally and physically refreshed and I am looking forward to carry on playing for my country as long as possible.”

CSA CEO Haroon Lorgat commented: “Jacques is an extraordinary player who appreciates the ODI team building process that is currently under way.

“His availability is welcomed and CSA will do everything possible to help him achieve his personal ambitions while building a new generation ODI team.”

Proteas head coach Russell Domingo commented: “We are scheduled to play 30 ODIs between now and the start of the World Cup and we cannot expect Jacques to play every match. If we were to do that we would limit his longevity and we don’t want that.

“The plan is to bring him back into the ODI squad for the home series against India in November.”

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