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JAQUES Kallis has enjoyed a successful cricketing career spanning decades.
He has become a household name over the years, but what is his net worth?
What is Jacques Kallis’ net worth?
Jaques Kallis has managed to earn quite the fortune due to his cricket career.
Various websites report Kallis’ net worth as being different amounts but is estimated he is worth around $35million.
He has managed to earn his money throughout his sporting career as well as other individual projects.
How long did Jacques Kallis play for South Africa?
Kallis started his South African cricket career in the 1990s.
In July 1993 he was picked for South Africa U-17’s before making his first-class debut in 1993/94 as an 18-year-old.
His first Test appearance was in December 1995 against England in Durban ahead of his World Cup debut in 1996.
Kallis retired from the South African team on July 30, 2014.
In a statement released by Cricket South Africa, Kallis said: “I realised in Sri Lanka that my dream of playing in a World Cup was a bridge too far.
“I just knew on that tour that I was done. The squad that was in Sri Lanka is an amazing one and I believe they have a good chance of bringing the trophy home in March.
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“I would like to thank Cricket South Africa, the team, the team sponsors, my sponsors, the fans and all the people who have been involved in my career. It has been an amazing journey.”
What teams did Jacques Kallis play for in the IPL?
Kallis played for a number of teams during his cricket career.
He played for two teams in the Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Away from the IPL, he played for South Africa, Africa XI, Cape Cobras, ICC World XI, Middlesex, Sydney Thunder, Trinbago Knight Riders, Warne Warriors, Libra Legends, World Giants, India Capitals and California Knights.
Who is Jacques Kallis’ wife Charlene Engels?
Kallis and Charlene Engels tied the knot in January 2019.
The pair are parents to their son Joshua Henry Kallis who was born on March 11, 2020.
They then became parents for the second time when Charlene gave birth to a baby girl on April 19, 2023.
Kallis took to his Instagram page to share the exciting news with his followers.
He wrote the sweet message: “Introducing our beautiful baby girl, Chloé Grace Kallis, born this morning at 08:37. Our tiny little princess weighing in at 2.88kg already got Daddy wrapped around her little finger.
“Mom & baby doing well and Joshy is loving his little sister. Our hearts are exploding!”
Kallis often posts updates of how his family is doing on his Instagram page as well as what they’re getting up to.