5 former SA cricketers that every Indian fan wished had played for India in their prime

South African cricket gems for IndiaThe number of legends in cricket produced by South Africa is immeasurable. Each player whom they hope to represent the country, invariably becomes a notable name in the cricket circles, sometimes even from a very young age.From Allan Donald to AB de Villiers, the variety of talent sourced from South Africa is innumerable. Fans belonging to other countries have often indulged in wishful thinking of how amazing it would be if some of the Proteas played for their country instead.As far as the wishes of Indian fans are considered, here are 5 such former South Africa players for whom fans have had all eyes and have often yearned that they played for India.

#1 Jacques Kallis

Kallis would have been perfect in the Indian XI

One of the outstanding names in the history of all-rounders, Jacques Kallis has a phenomenal career record that speaks volumes about his abilities with both the bat and the ball. He is South Africa’s leading run-scorer in all formats of the game, with a cumulative tally of 25422 runs from 513 matches. He is also South Africa’s 5th highest wicket-taker overall, registering 572 scalps to his name.

Kallis has had a profound 20-year-long career from 1995 till 2014. India have always been found wanting in the case of a consistent all-rounder. All the all-rounders that India have had so far, have peaked at sometimes and quite predictably, waned off. Surely, a man of Kallis’ cailbre would have found a slot open any time for him in the Indian team.