6. Sir Garfield Sobers, West Indies
Tests: 93, average 57.78.
The other man to compete with Kallis for title of best all-rounder to have ever played cricket, Sobers was a player that just exuded talent and presence.
During an impressive career Sobers held the record for largest individual Test score (365 v Pakistan) and also once hit unfortunate bowler Malcolm Nash for six sixes in an over.
5. Ricky Ponting, Australia
Tests: 168, average 51.85.
ODIs: 375, average 42.03.
Unfortunately for Ponting the Australian is the only captain ever to lose two Ashes series to rivals England, but as a batsman there is no disputing the man’s talent.
An uncompromising player who made 96 on the batsman’s Test debut aged just 20-years-old and second place on the list for most combined five-day and ODI centuries.
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