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Marco Jansen belongs to a great tradition but top all-rounders are hard to find

South African cricketer Marco Jansen has drawn attention for his rare combination of immense height, left-arm bowling versatility, and lower-order batting power. Prior to the third Test match, the towering fast bowler had claimed 99 Test wickets at an average of 20.81.

His impressive abilities were recently demonstrated during the second Test against Australia, where he rescued his side from a troubling score of 110 for six by smashing 85 runs and steering his team toward an innings victory.

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