Cricket World Cup 2011

Kallis fit for Windies opener

2011-02-22 14:05
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Jacques Kallis (Gallo Images)





Delhi - South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis on Tuesday said he was fully fit to face the West Indies in their opening Cricket World Cup match.

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Kallis, 35, injured his ribs during the recent Test series against India at home and did not bowl in South Africa's two World Cup warm-up games against Australia and Zimbabwe.

"Everything has gone according to plan," said Kallis ahead of Thursday's match.

"I am 100 per cent fit for the match. In fact, all the guys in the team are fit. All the 15 are available for selection."

Kallis, the number one all-rounder in one-day cricket with 11,002 runs and 259 wickets from 307 matches, said his team will be on top of their game against the West Indies.

"They are a dangerous side," he said. "They have a few players who can change the game on their day. We have been on top of them recently and played some good cricket.

"And that's what we will look to do again. Play well and put the pressure back on them."

 

 

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