Islamabad: Cricket is the beloved sport of billions worldwide, with its popularity now rapidly growing in many new countries.
Traditional powerhouses like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies have long dominated the game. However, cricket is now gaining significant traction in several nations across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Cricket fans are known not only for their deep passion for the game itself but also for their keen interest in the personal lives and lifestyles of their favorite players.
The sport has produced many legendary figures who, through extraordinary performances and long careers, have captured the hearts of fans globally.
Even players from the 1990s remain fondly remembered three decades later for their elegant stroke play and consistent excellence.
One such iconic all-rounder was South Africa’s Jacques Kallis, who delivered countless unforgettable performances in Test and ODI cricket.
He ranks among the highest run-scorers in both formats, amassing over 24,500 international runs (excluding T20Is), scoring 62 centuries and 144 half-centuries, while also claiming more than 550 wickets across Tests and ODIs.
In the past, a bizarre and widely circulated rumor claimed that Jacques Kallis was transgender (or intersex/khawaja sira), despite representing South Africa’s men’s team.
This rumor gained traction on social media, with various videos and posts attempting to “prove” it, often citing alleged suggestive gestures or comments from opposition players during matches.
However, these baseless rumors were completely debunked when Kallis got married.
Today, he is happily married, a proud father of three daughters, and leads a contented family life.
