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The South African legend will continue his association with the franchise in a different role -- that of mentor and batting consultant
After serving Kolkata Knight Riders for four seasons with his all-round abilities, South Africa's Jacques Kallis will take on a new role with the IPL franchise.
"Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced today that the legendary Jacques Kallis has decided to continue his association with the franchise in a different role, that of a mentor and batting consultant," the franchise said on Thursday.
Kallis is with KKR since the last four years, from 2011, and played a big role in the team's success as IPL champions in 2012 and 2014, as well as runners-up in the Champions League T20, 2014.
"KKR has been my Indian family for the last four years. I have built fantastic relationships with the management and the players and have been very fortunate to assist KKR in winning two IPL Championships," Kallis said.
"Over the past year I have had a chance to think about my future and when KKR approached me with this long-term offer, I jumped at it. KKR is a great brand and am really looking forward to assisting them in my new role as mentor & batting consultant."
He said he would continue playing in leagues outside.
"I had signed a two-year contract with Sydney Thunder for 2014 and 2015 and have also committed to playing in the Caribbean Premier League next year. These commitments were made prior to concluding my new role with KKR," he said.