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JOHANNESBURG: South Africa star batter Quinton de Kock was named in the Proteas squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan after reversing his retirement from One-Day international (ODI) cricket.
The 32-year-old announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2021 and ended his ODI career following the 2023 World Cup.
He last played for South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024, held in the West Indies, where they lost to India in the final.
Now, the wicket-keeper has been included in the South Africa squad for the ODI and T20I series against Pakistan, which is set to commence on October 28.
The left-handed batter boasts an impressive average of 45.74, having amassed 6770 runs in 155 ODIs with 21 centuries and 30 half-centuries.
Following the squad announcement, Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad called the ace batter’s return a significant boost for South Africa.
“Quinton’s return to the white-ball space is a major boost for us,” said Conrad. “When we spoke last month about his future, it was clear that he still has a strong ambition to represent his country.
“Everyone knows the quality he brings to the side, and having him back can only benefit the team,” he added.
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
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
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.
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