Lance Klusener: The Hero of the 1999 Cricket World Cup

[@sharathb86]

Lance Klusner was some 20yrs ahead of his time. He would have been the best in this t20 era of cricket.

[@therightgame3]

If Klusener was around now, he would have towered over everyone else in IPL

[@air9music]

As an Indian who was in 3rd grade in 1999, I know Neil Johnson as the guy used as an excuse by every kid in gully cricket who wanted to open the batting AND the bowling, against the remonstrations of the rest of the kids who believed that was not possible in cricket 😂

[@debasismohanty1952]

I m also in 3rd grade in 1999 😂😂

[@abhishekroysit]

So was I. Born in 91. What memories of Neil Johnson, Henry Olonga, Heath Streak, the Flower brothers and the incredible South African team. Ours was a childhood well lived.

[@abhishekroysit]

​@@debasismohanty1952you were also in the Indian team. You were one of my bowling heroes and probably the finest cricketer from the beautiful state of Odisha.

[@debasismohanty1952]

@@abhishekroysit 🤣🤣🤣🤣 no era can match 90s era

[@ayushkumar-bg1xf]

if i am not wrong flower brother was in zimwabe@@abhishekroysit

[@John-pl8fe]

1999 World Cup was the best tournament I ever saw!! Every team was stacked with legends and the kits was awesome!!

[@BlueMonk25]

As fledgeling cricketer in Malaysia back in 90s, SA was my favourite team...they were the shoe in for the 99 WC. What a team. Real shame they didn't win.

[@gaminguniverse3976]

You are literally making some of the most quality sports videos in KZbin . Brilliant Jarrod brilliant.

[@NietzscheDevot]

For a short amount of time Lance Klusener was the most famous man in all the cricketing nations

[@Sumanth1601]

Watching Lance Klusener play was a defining part of my cricket-loving years. His fearless approach and ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat were not just thrilling but deeply inspiring. I still remember the chills I felt watching his game-changing performances, especially during tight finishes. His versatility with both bat and ball has left a lasting impression on me. Klusener wasn't just a cricketer; he was a symbol of resilience and determination, teaching me the value of never giving up, no matter the odds. Lance, your legacy on the field has been a personal inspiration, and for that, I am forever grateful. Thank you for all the heart-stopping moments and the lessons in perseverance. 😢❤

[@SuperJohn12354]

Klusner was so good 5 guys were throwing the match while he and Donald we’re still winning them

[@balwantpadaki6183]

Thank you for doing this Jarrod. As a fan of Lance Klusener’s, this leaves me misty eyed. The 1999 WC Semi between SA and Aus is the greatest ODI game I have watched. The ebbs and flows, the drama & tragedy, the Shakespearean hero (Klusener) & a charismatic opponent (Warne) - this game literally had it all. Although he didn’t win the WC, Klusener truly became an all time great in 1999. 🙏🏻

[@pi_inventive]

In a world where analyst and experts are busy in saying anything for money and run PR...i find u completely enjoying the ebbs and flows of this great game with utmost sincerity

[@ataguas1]

Awesome presentation. Still remember Klusener hitting those fours. If I remember it correctly even the commentators were stunned. They described it as 'hit like a rocket' or something. This was unusual in cricket at that time as rightly mentioned. Felt bad when they choked. Klusener used to be one of my fav..

[@ericcartmansh]

Ooof, we do not deserve a video as good as this. Poetic. Would be worthwhile talking about his test career a bit as well as his transition from an out an out 145+ fast bowler to more of a cutter bowler!

[@HMZ89]

Who?

[@ericcartmansh]

@@HMZ89 klusener

[@HMZ89]

@@ericcartmansh I remember him bowling mostly cutters in 99, That was my first experience of Keeper(Boucher) standing closer to the wicket. Compared to Pollock, who wasn't express Boucher stood pretty close to the wicket for Klusener. When did he bowl 145 clicks?

[@HimanshuSingh-sn8yw]

​@@HMZ89when he first ventured into red ball cricket before 99 he used to ball at 145 .

[@chris5240]

He had 2 distinct bowing styles, both were effective. His bouncers were hardcore like his batting.@@HMZ89

[@dogaredeemer2711]

Klusener ... an absolute legend.. finished some impossible games for SA

[@srikarpatri8983]

Lance Klusener is such an under appreciated all rounder, what a player. As a kid (and even now), I like copying his unique stance.

[@TheShekharrohan]

Klusener' is my favourite. He was greatest finisher and all rounder

[@asaadkazi8117]

One of my all time fav players. He was so good that even though I am Indian I still wanted to copy his bowling style in my childhood. Such good memories. Thank you Lance Klusener.

[@sm91x]

Same ! That jump before the crease is what I tried to copy 😂

[@thecricketfanofficial8092]

Jarrod is last man standing for pure cricket videos

[@abhigyandatta2008]

Imagine having Klusner in your team in a T20 match

[@cricketpassion9638]

BEST EVER BASEBALL CRICKETER EVER CAME IN CRICKET HISTORY .. ONE DAY IF ALL ROUNDERS LIST WILL MAKE IN HISTORY HIS NAME SHOULD BE TOP OF THE LIST IN MY OPINION .. BEST HARD HITTER EVER ... ZULU ZULU ZULU

[@MithunBalamurugan]

I still remember being a 10 yr old kid and trying to copy Klusener's bowling action every time I played. It was a pleasure to watch him play. What a player. This video absolutely does justice to his genius. Thank you!

[@jithinn1]

Lance Klusener the champion who never champion

[@saravinds1992]

My identity was Lance Klusener during my childhood. His hitting prowess was unrivalled at that time and of course a true representative of the part of the best team to have not won the World Cup! I only wished for a much much longer career than he had got!

[@virgorani17]

Performance of a lifetime ✨️ 🙌

[@cameronbobsmith]

I remember watching Klusener at the time (as an Aussie) and no one had ever seen anything like it before. I knew he had a great tournament but had never looked at the numbers and seen just how amazing he was until now. Thank you Sir!

[@briansukhu4392]

I read that the reason for Kluesners demise from the national team was an alleged dispute with GSmith. In a different team, in a different era, he would have had a 10-15 year career. He really was ahead of his time, great player, and great video analysis.

[@ShrutiGupta359]

Mannn how can you stop loving cricket ? you just can't

[@primus66k]

Klusener one of my most favorite crickerters and he was so exciting to watch, batting or bowling. Thank you for covering him JK!

[@abhinavrathor9856]

Lance Klusner was a phenomenon. He produced absolute cinema in that WC. Cricket would not have been the same without him.

[@feeltheheat824]

Wow.. I have listened to the stories of this epic game from my elder brother and his friends - how disappointed were they then.. Jarrod, your narration combined with the visuals gave me a proper glimpse of Klusener's magic and the tragedy of the semi-final 🫡

[@bds29]

Klusener was literally one man army in SA

[@matt92550]

Good to see him get his flowers.

[@shantanumishra9106]

The OG Finisher.. Lance Klusener. I used to copy his bowling action of jumping just before delivering the ball while aiming for the stumps..

[@amoghavarshanripatunga]

This is poetry!

[@RB-fp8hn]

I remember watching Klusener batting in that world cup. As a teenage Indian boy, that South African team was something I looked up to, and Lance Klusener was a hero to me. He was and always will be, a true legend of the game.

[@TheTrippleTKA]

14:41 wow I'm very fond of this world cup as this was the first WC I actively watched as a kid. During WC 96 I could barely understand what was going on. Just remember that Aus were the bad guys and SL needed to win. But for 99 I remember a lot and I thought recalled all that I could recall about my first WC. But you just unlocked something for me. I remember having a discussion with whoever would listen to a 8 year old speak about nonsense. I remember going why can't the mad man bat before everyone else. why must he come at the end? And they all gave me reasons that made no sense to me. But distinctly remember being so happy seeing him bat up the order. And watching him get out. It was so odd.

[@srajeshtuladhar2416]

Thank god Player Of The Series Lance Klusener He did that thank god!

[@yoshlannaicker795]

I rarely EVER comment on any type of social media videos, but this video was so well put together. I have never come across a documented video of Lance Klusener and it was great! Being a South African as well, he was like my childhood hero growing up. I remember even doing a role model speech on him in Afrikaans for school. Man this was great. You really did a lot of research. I knew he had a good World Cup, but your video really showed how great he was over all these years. Thank you for this video. 👍🏼

[@ShivSocratesKapoor]

Jarrod may be celebrated for his wit, style and quality of research, but to me an example of what makes him special is that he chose this subject from all those years ago. A true fan of the game if there ever was one.

[@Chan-he7oi]

Lance klusenar, Abdul Razaq, Fakhar Zaman, 3 Soldier's, Good Players.

[@shashankkothari9671]

Thanks for the video on the legend Lance Klusener. My childhood hero.

[@vipinbhandare4u]

Lets just say it, as viewers : " Lance is a LEGEND".....We are lucky to have seen him bat and awed by his skills....

[@debiprasadindrajit5870]

21:29 The heartbreaking moment when he looked back.

[@Ajay.369v]

Fun fact about heavy bats used by batters from past three decades. Klusener 3.4 pounds Sachin 3.2 pounds Shewag and Gayle 3 pounds Davy Warner 2.7 pounds. Ms Dhoni 2.8 pounds.

[@aliiqbal6310]

oh man I still remember Klusener . . i was 8 years old and my interest in cricket developed due to his batting skills in that WC . . they way he used to smash the bowlers for fun, he was a sledge hammer. As a opponent, if you know klusener is on the pitch you knew that he will pull of the win for SA

[@ayushsinha1813]

SA' being at the cutting edge in 99 to not being able to shed their conservatism in the 21st century is a story worth telling. Woolmer, Cronje and the likes of Klusener and Gibbs were key to that. Since Smith, they have made resilience and fight as their mantra, haven't been very creative and a few rare individuals like de Villiers have done extraordinary things for them.

[@shortentertainment93]

Now they have again qualified for Semis.

[@SirHumphrey498]

I'm not South African but I did love Hansie , great captain

[@carlwells9504]

I reckon if SA had only not had shirts 3 sizes too large the wind resistance benefit would have gained them a few runs in order to win that game….

[@Kaushiknara]

What a tribute !! Thank you. Was waiting for this for a long time

[@ThankYouGoogle4]

Thanks a lot for uploading this great video! For those of the newer generation kids who were not fortunate enough to watch Klusnern in action back in 99, this video clearly demonstrates what they missed out on and what it really meant in those days which can't be fathomed just by watching some clips. Bravo! 🎉

[@AmberCanvas7]

Jarrod would be collabing soon with TGC.

[@kevinvarghese9919]

i remember watching kluesner in that wc and later imagining/dreaming/shadow-practising hitting all 6 balls for 4s like kluesner would do.. :)

[@MoonStruckHorrorsX]

As a kid, watching that semi final gave me the heartbreak of a lifetime. Took me some time to get over it.

[@bzrnes9128]

Excellent video! You should make one on Hansie Cronje if you haven’t already :)

[@pranavdesai9761]

Wow! Amazing storytelling. I wonder what would have happened if SA didn’t get knocked down by match fixing. At one point the great Jacques Kallis was the 3rd best all rounder in that team!

[@Dopaaamine27]

Who was second.

[@nuxxism]

@@Dopaaamine27 Shaun Pollock

[@pranavdesai9761]

@@Dopaaamine27 Shaun Pollock.

[@SoumyaChowdhury24081995]

Imagine if he would have played T20 cricket

[@sb7707]

Lance Klusener was a legend!

[@AnuragDutta]

My bowling action to this day is still Lance Klusener’s. It was not a conscious choice but one I wear proudly

[@govindsankarmr2716]

i remember geoff alot, he was fantastic in 99 wc

[@ShubbuTheVessel]

Loved it. African Spartan spot On.❤

[@SauradeepBhowmick]

Great work, as always! I do not know if you have already done so, but it would be great to see a detailed comparison of Klusener 1999 vs Shakib 2019.

[@nitinvishwakarma1158]

I admired Clusiner very much and from that SA squad many heros were there who left their Mark.

[@pragyanpandey662]

man that is great analysis

[@jamesw5713]

Brings back memories!

[@ajinkyashembekar]

Lance Klusner did in 1999 what Yuvraj did in 2011...only difference was that Yuvraj actually won...ohh yeah and that 132 from Neil Johnson was the closest Zimbabwe ever came to defeat Australia

[@Dopaaamine27]

Chup bewakoof. Klusener performance was unique in its own way, he was not playing at home like yuvraj. He was not playing on flat tracks but seaming and swing conditions, he was not playing in T20 era with short boundaries and advanced bats and power play and freehits etc. still he had a strike rate of 122.17 he performed in every game unlike yuvraj who flopped vs Pakistan, England, South Africa.

[@crorepatisunny]

Jarod brilliant video….brought back too many memories….but I would say Yuvraj had a similar impactful WC in 2011…hope u make one on his campaign as well…

[@RecOgMission]

I was quite young at the time, but I definitely do remember how absolutely "mental" Klusener was compared to anyone else. He had to hang around when the team went home because everyone knew he was going to be player of the tournament.

[@tamberlame27]

Loved Klussner as a kid, that run out was heartbreaking

[@ayusmanchakrabarti4815]

Jarrod my man, in hindi we say "ab rulayega kya?"

[@tigerofmountains2329]

This video is a masterpiece, absolutely brilliant

[@bigjigyeah]

Fantastic video. Love these trips down memory lane

[@RatelHBadger]

Klusener has to be up there as one of the all-time great redball allrounders. His numbers dont do him justice. Probably because he batted below 7 far too often. When you have a Kallis at the top, and a Klusener at the tail, you have 4 players for the price of two. Its no wonder South Africa were dynamite from 98-2004. Save for the greatest Australian dynasty of all time, they were world class!

[@davidknott4514]

Great video, always felt like we had a chance while he was still in

[@sa5ioh]

Thank you for bringing Zulu's one-man world cup camping to the internet generation.

[@apurvaverma15078]

Awesome video Jarrod, Lance Klusener was a favourite 😊

[@sowmyannag]

Excellent analysis as always, Jarrod. Thank you for what you do.

[@hasanmatloob3788]

I remember Pakistan was ahead in that Super 6 game against South Africa at Trent Bridge. And then suddenly Klusener blasted 2 boundaries in one over and everyone around me was like "here we go". He was in such sublime touch that every Pak fan started resigning to our fate. 30 min later, he hit the winning runs after demolishing the most celebrated bowling attack of 99 world cup in a game that SA should have lost. What a legendary world cup Klusener had.

[@rahulchawla809]

BEST ALL ROUNDER EVER ... ZULU ZULU ZULU MY CHILDHOOD HERO

[@hassaan0.086]

Breaks my heart that neither South Africa nor Pakistan won that '99 WC. Two pure heartbreaks for the best teams of their countries' history both beaten by an absolute juggernaut Australian side.

[@GOP0000]

I still remember the last over...

[@dante666jt]

SA really solidified their stance as the chokers after that '99 final loss! Bummer for Klusener tho!

[@gagamtamut2289]

My favourite

[@zenneosen1]

That 40 - 60 runs in the last 6 -8 overs were very hard to score those days in ODI cricket. New batsmen can't swing like they do these days, every other mishit is almost out those days while you can get away with it these days due to shorter boundaries, thicker bats, more T20. Not that I am demeaning batters today, but it was just different those days. Like Kluesner, Razzaq is another one of those all-rounders even though his bowling started to wane at the end.

[@nazalmoideen]

Wow, amazing work Jarrod. My favorite video after the Neil Wagner and Shane Warne videos

[@natureglimses]

Incredibly deep and detailed insightful description ✨

[@christiansrensen8330]

He deserved a super over or a partner who wasn"t one of the worst batsmen of all time. Donald was notorious for mix ups, and had no batting sense at all. In Donald's defence, Klusener had two more balls and didn"t need to take such a risky single.

[@pbdivyesh]

Jarrod you are a good lad!

[@pepsakdoek1029]

One of my favourite players ever of SA!

[@ammar-kb5kz]

can't see any analysis like you . your videos are very knowledgeable

[@thecricketfanofficial8092]

Another odi world cup semifinal coming next week between sa vs aus😮

[@edge803]

Easy win for Australia that's gona be.

[@sm91x]

Lance Klusener would have been a Gayle-force in the T20 era.

[@googleforcedmetocreateacha6273]

Quality video!

[@joshforde698]

Whenever I see the two fours in that over, I always think they're going to win the match, even though I know the actual ending.

[@edge803]

It's even better with bill lawry commentary

[@sheldon98c]

For someone like me who started watching cricket in 2014 these videos are GEM. Keep making these amazing videos and I can flex in front of my friends with all this knowledge. You're awesome Jarrod

[@lukose2007]

Let us not forget that the matches of the 1999 World Cup had been played on a lot of bowling friendly pitches .

[@Sudhirchoudhary2788]

This is suuch a cool channel mate,lucky to find ya here ❤

[@sunkaraA9]

The 1999 wc is the best & the most competitive wc of all time, I don't think any other tournament saw the number of all rounders we saw in 1999. With better rules we would have seen the 2 best teams Aus & SA facing in the finals rather than in the semis. Pak won only 1 game in the super sixes & should've face South Africa or Australia in the semis.

[@mikefriend1514]

I’d forgotten that the choking tag could so easily have been owned by Australia. I’m so glad however that you focussed on Donald’s role in the run out. I hold him blameless although his dropping of the bat did add a huge element of headless chicken to the role. Donald had nearly been run out backing up too far the first ball of that over. So he was right to get back into his crease when the ball was hit back past him. Sadly for him, it was Kluesner who was the one who lost his nerve at the crucial moment.

[@JustinW2980]

In so far many of his photos he is clearly looking into the sun!

[@DeadBeat1azy]

Hey Jarrod, lots is always made of facing spin in Asia, however the success of India and Afghanistan - and perhaps the lack of success for other teams -this world cup, has seemed to me to be do do with how well a teams seamers play in Asian conditions. I wondered whether you could do a video on whether the stats back that up, and what it takes to be a good seam bowler in Asian conditions, we know what aids a quick in england, or in Aus etc, but it doesn't seem as obvious to me what differentiates the elite fast bowlers on slow or two paced or batting friendly or dewey Asian tracks, over the just good.

[@iceman1125]

1999 was the best world cup