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Revelation by Proteas Coach: Quinton de Kock's Initial Retirement Plan Unveiled in SA vs IND Clash

  • Posted on December 5, 2023
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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Cricket South Africa's squad reveal for the India series excluded Quinton de Kock. Coach Rob Walter disclosed that de Kock initially planned to retire entirely. Walter intervened, proposing a delay, citing a Big Bash opportunity, leading to the decision to keep him involved. De Kock's absence in the T20I series will grant Reeza Hendricks an extended opportunity.

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In the latest development surrounding Cricket South Africa's squad announcement for the imminent India series, a conspicuous omission has taken center stage – the notable absence of Quinton de Kock. This unforeseen move has left cricket enthusiasts and pundits alike speculating about the circumstances behind de Kock's exclusion. Proteas coach Rob Walter has stepped forward to unravel a surprising facet of de Kock's career trajectory.

Contrary to the prevalent assumption that de Kock had strategically planned his retirement from the 50-over format post the ODI World Cup 2023, Coach Walter disclosed a revelation that took many by surprise. According to Walter, de Kock's original inclination was to retire comprehensively from all cricket formats. The bombshell revelation emerged during Walter's announcement of South Africa's squad for the home series against India, injecting an unexpected twist into the narrative.

Walter shed light on the behind-the-scenes conversations that transpired when de Kock made the decision to step away from ODI cricket after the World Cup in India. It was during this period that de Kock initially conveyed his intention to bid adieu to the cricketing world entirely. However, Walter, recognizing the significance of de Kock's role, persuaded him to postpone this pivotal decision. The coach cited a conflicting Big Bash opportunity that coincided with the India series, providing the impetus for this intervention. Walter underscored that the resolution to retain de Kock's involvement in the game was a strategic maneuver to navigate the scheduling clash and keep him engaged through the upcoming Big Bash League.

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De Kock, having already retired from Test cricket, played his last ODI game during the World Cup 2023 semifinal against Australia. As he gears up to participate in the Big Bash League, overlapping with the India vs. South Africa T20I series, de Kock will be absent from the latter. This void paves the way for Reeza Hendricks, who is set to enjoy an extended run in the T20I series.

In essence, this unforeseen twist in de Kock's retirement plans has injected an added layer of intrigue and anticipation into South Africa's cricketing landscape, setting the stage for a captivating series against India.

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