Star South African wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock to retire after ODI World Cup 2023
South Africa cricket board has recently unveiled their squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which will be hosted by India. Considering the last date of announcing the preliminary ODI squad, Cricket South Africa made some crucial announcements following the retirement announcement of wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock.
Reportedly, Quinton de Kock is expected to retire from the ODI format of the game after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup 2023. Quinton de Kock has been phenomenal in the white ball format and has scored 5966 runs in the 140 ODI matches he has played for South Africa.
Rob Walter on South Africa’s squad for ODI World Cup
“It’s great having a mix of experienced players and players who will be competing in their first 50-over World Cup – you get that sort of exuberance of excitement to be doing something for the first time. Similar to the level of experience, we have endeavoured to curate a well-balanced group of players and skill, that will allow us to effectively adapt to the conditions in India. Under the leadership of Temba and the senior group, I have the utmost faith this squad will make South Africa proud”, said South Africa’s head coach, Rob Walter.
“The World Cup is the pinnacle for every player, no matter what the sport is. As a boy, it is something you dream of and I’m sure these players will be all be feeling extremely proud today. I would like to congratulate all of them on their selection and I am sure they will represent the Proteas badge with distinction and honour. We have no doubt they will give everything in India and do their best to try and bring the trophy home”, said CSA’s Director of Cricket, Enoch Nkwe.
South Africa squad for ODI World Cup 2023- Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen.
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