SA coach urges Kallis, Gibbs to deliver

Ray Jennings has called on Jacques Kallis to bowl at full pace in the Test series against England.

New South African coach Ray Jennings has called on all-rounder Jacques Kallis to bowl at full pace in the five-Test series against England starting on Friday.

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In the latest issue of The Wisden Cricketer, Jennings said Kallis had to produce results with the ball in the series which begins in Port Elizabeth.

"I would rather burn Jacques out at 30 or 32, playing to the level I know he can play at, than drag him out to age 38 and have him firing at 50 percent for the next 10 years," Jennings said.

"Yes, his role is a heavy one but as an experienced player you carry that load, like Clive Rice did. He bowled quick to 33 or 34. Jacques is 29, we are making him an old person.

"I'm gonna turn on the heat, make or break him. No soft option, treat people softly and they'll become soft."

Jennings was also critical of batsman Herschelle Gibbs's attitude.