Former Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has hailed Jacques Kallis, the renowned all-rounder from South Africa, as the `most talented player` he has ever witnessed, describing him as `one of the most underrated players in cricket history`.

Speaking on Sky Sports Cricket on Saturday, Ponting emphasized Kallis`s exceptional all-round abilities and remarkable statistics. "I would assert that Jacques Kallis is the most talented player I have ever seen, given his comprehensive skill set. I’m not merely referring to his prowess as a batsman; I’m talking about him as an exceptional cricketer overall. Kallis amassed 44 or 45 Test centuries and took around 300 wickets, if not more, while also boasting an outstanding record in catching during Test matches," Ponting remarked.