‘Modern-day batters aren’t patient anymore if there’s…’: Jacques Kallis | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Jacques Kallis, a modern-day legend with 45 Test centuries, has expressed his observation that modern-day batters tend to lack patience, often opting to hit their way out of challenging situations on pitches that are not easy to bat on.Kallis, who stands second to Sachin Tendulkar in terms of Test centuries, questioned whether the approach of aggressive batting on challenging tracks is the right strategy.The recent Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town ended in just over two days, raising discussions about the nature of pitches and the balance between batting and bowling.Kallis' comments suggest a concern about the growing trend of batsmen favoring aggressive strokes over patient shot selection, especially on surfaces that offer assistance to bowlers. The deb...