De Kock Makes ODI Comeback for Pakistan Tour
Quinton de Kock Set for ODI Comeback as South Africa Tours Pakistan
South African cricket fans have reason to cheer as Quinton de Kock is set to make a much-anticipated return to ODI cricket. The experienced left-hander has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the Proteas’ upcoming tour of Pakistan next month.
De Kock, 32, had stepped away from Test cricket in 2021 and retired from ODIs following the 2023 World Cup. However, he never officially announced a full international retirement.
In recent months, de Kock held discussions with Cricket South Africa’s Director of Cricket, Enoch Nkwe, about a potential return to the ODI format. Those talks have now borne fruit, with de Kock ready to take the field once again during South Africa’s challenging tour of Pakistan.
South Africa Squads for Pakistan Tour
Test Squad:
Aiden Markram (capt), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj*, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne
T20I Squad:
David Miller (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams
ODI Squad:
Matthew Breetzke (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile
De Kock’s return adds firepower to South Africa’s batting line-up, and fans will be eager to see if he can pick up where he left off in international cricket.
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