Kallis proves persistent thorn in England's side

At 34 Jacques Kallis could be near the end of his illustrious career. But far from showing signs of slowing down, the Cape Town born batsmen has been in outstanding form in the Test series with England, consistently defying the England attack even when those around them were dropping like flies.

Take the first day of the third test at Newlands. South Africa, put in to bat on a greenish surface by Andrew Strauss, were in deep trouble after Ashwell Prince fell in the first over and Graeme Smith was given a life when a routine slip catch went down.