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South Africa send T20 World Cup warning with West Indies drubbing

CENTURION: Quinton de Kock slammed a sublime century to power South Africa to a resounding seven-wicket win over the West Indies in the second T20I here at SuperSport Park on Thursday, sending a strong T20 World Cup warning.

South Africa chased down a daunting 222 with ease, losing three wickets in the process with 15 balls to spare.

With this victory, the Proteas sealed the three-match T20I series 2-0 with one match remaining and sent an early warning to the opposition ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Quinton de Kock starred with the bat, scoring a sublime 115 from 49 deliveries. His scintillating knock featured 10 towering sixes and half a dozen fours.

On the contrary, Ryan Rickelton supported him well, remaining unbeaten on 77 from just 36 balls, including three sixes and fours.

After losing skipper Aiden Markram only in the second over, De Kock was joined by Rickelton, both making a mockery of the chase with brisk batting.

The duo put on a show with a 162-run partnership from 72 deliveries, which made the contest a one-sided affair.

For West Indies, Akeal Hosein took two wickets, while Matthew Forde also managed to take one.

Earlier, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford’s brisk half-centuries powered West Indies to a mammoth total

Put into bat first, West Indies piled up 221-4 at the end of 20 overs.

After losing Shai Hope (4) in the second over, Shimron Hetmyer joined Brandon King at the crease, forging a 127-run partnership to put their side in a dominant position.

The pair brought the team’s total to 133 in 11.1 overs as both batters took South Africa bowlers to the cleaners.

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Kagiso Rabada provided a much-needed breakthrough by dismissing the form of King, who fell one shy of his half-century. The right-hander hit five fours and three sixes in his knock.

South Africa made a comeback with a few quick wickets, including Hetmyer, who remained the West Indies top-scorer.

The left-hander’s quick-fire 75 from 42 was laced with three sixes and eight fours.

After his departure, Sherfane Rutherford took charge of the innings, smashing four sixes and five fours on his way to 57 from 24 balls.

For South Africa, Keshav Maharaj remained the pick of the bowlers, scalping two wickets while giving away only 22 in his quota of four overs.

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Quinton de Kock reverses retirement, returns for Pakistan tour

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.

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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.

South Africa 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

South Africa 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.

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Two Pakistan players named in Quinton de Kock’s all-time left-handers’ XI

Former South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has named two players from Pakistan in his all-time left-handers’ XI.

De Kock slotted himself at the top of the order alongside Australia’s explosive opener Matthew Hayden.

The top four features a heavy Sri Lankan presence with Sanath Jayasuriya at No. 3 and Kumar Sangakkara at No. 4.

The middle order includes “Mr. Cricket” Michael Hussey and India’s Ravindra Jadeja, before Pakistan’s legendary all-rounder Wasim Akram takes up the No. 7 role.

In the bowling attack, Quinton de Kock opted for a mix of pace and spin.

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Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath is the only specialist spinner, complemented by a formidable trio of left-arm quicks: Mitchell Johnson (Australia), Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka), and Mohammad Amir (Pakistan).

Akram’s inclusion comes as no surprise as the “Sultan of Swing” remains the second-highest wicket-taker in ODI history with 502 wickets in 356 matches, alongside 414 scalps in Test cricket.

Meanwhile, Amir’s selection is more recent in flavour. The left-armer picked 119 wickets in 36 Tests, 81 in ODIs, and 71 in T20Is for Pakistan.

He briefly returned for the 2024 T20 World Cup after his first retirement in 2020, but after taking just seven wickets in four matches, he announced a second retirement after the mega-event.

Quinton de Kock’s All-Time Left-Handers’ XI

Matthew Hayden, Quinton de Kock (wk), Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Michael Hussey, Ravindra Jadeja, Wasim Akram, Rangana Herath, Mohammad Amir, Chaminda Vaas, Mitchell Johnson.

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Quinton de Kock sets unique records with New Zealand ton

PUNE: In-form wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock on Wednesday, etched his name into the record books with a sensational century against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2023.

De Kock, who scored his fourth century in the ongoing mega event, has now scored the most runs (545) by a wicketkeeper batter in a single edition of the World Cup.

He brought up his 21st ODI century in 103 balls and went on to score 114 in 116 deliveries, laced up with 10 boundaries and three sixes.

The left-handed batter surpassed legendary Sri Lankan batter Kumar Sangakkara’s tally of 543 runs, which he achieved in the 2015 World Cup.

Furthermore, Quinton de Kock, with four centuries in the ICC World Cup 2023 also joined Sangakkara in the list of most hundreds in a World Cup and is now only behind India’s Rohit Sharma, who scored five in the previous edition.

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Earlier in the tournament, de Kock scored 100 against Sri Lanka, 109 against Australia and played a marathon 174-run knock against Bangladesh.

Coming back to the match, Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen’s centuries powered South Africa to post a massive total of 357/4 against New Zealand.

The Proteas had a contrasting start to their innings as their captain Temba Bavuma (24) perished cheaply with just 38 runs on the board.

Following an early blow, van der Dussen and Quinton de Kock joined forces to dominate New Zealand bowlers and added 200 runs for the second wicket before experienced pacer Tim Southee finally got rid of the latter.

Meanwhile, van der Dussen stood his ground firm and batted till the 48th before he, too, fell victim to Southee.

The right-handed batter top-scored for South Africa with 133 in 118 balls, smashing nine boundaries and five sixes.

Besides them, hard-hitting batter David Miller scored a quickfire half-century to further boost South Africa’s total.

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Quinton de Kock, bowlers propel South Africa to humble Australia

LUCKNOW: Quinton de Kock scored his second consecutive century before a combined bowling effort led South Africa to thrash Australia by 134 runs in the 10th match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

Chasing a massive 312-run total, Australia succumbed to their second consecutive defeat in the ongoing mega event after they were bundled out on a paltry 177 in the 41st over.

The five-time champions had a poor start to the pursuit as they lost both their openers Mitchell Marsh (7) and David Warner (13) with just 27 runs on the board.

Marnus Labuschagne joined experienced Steve Smith in the middle and looked to anchor the run chase with a cautious partnership.

The duo, however, could add just 23 runs to the total before Smith perished after being trapped lbw by Kagiso Rabada, a decision which caused a debate among cricket fans.

Smith could score 19 off 16 deliveries before walking back to the pavilion in disbelief.

Australia then lost three more wickets in quick succession to further slip to 70/6 in the 17th over.

Following the slump, Labucshagne put on a fighting seventh-wicket partnership with Mitchell Starc and added 74 runs to the total.

The duo frustrated the ruthless South African bowling attack before Marco Jansen drew a much-needed breakthrough by dismissing Starc, who scored a gutsy 51-ball 27.

Marnus Labuschagne soon followed Starc back into the dugout in the next over.

He remained the top-scorer for Australia with 46 in 74 deliveries, hitting three boundaries.

Australian captain Pat Cummins scored a 21-ball 22 at the backend but could not save his side from succumbing to a massive defeat.

Kagiso Rabada led the bowling attack for South Africa with 3/33, followed by Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi and Tabraiz Shamsi, who picked two each.

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De Kock carried the momentum from South Africa’s crushing 102-run victory over Sri Lanka in their ICC World Cup 2023 opener, where he scored an 84-ball century.

After being put into bat by Australia, De Kock raised his half-century in 51 balls, while his opening partner Temba Bavuma (35) played an anchoring innings on the other end.

Together they put up a 108-run opening stand, which was broken by Glenn Maxwell when Bavuma in an attempt to shift gears caught by David Warner at deep mid-wicket.

Rassie van der Dussen joined de Kock and added 50 runs for the second wicket before Zampa got him out at a total of 158 in the 29th over.

De Kock on the other end continued to bat fluently and reached his 19th ODI hundred in 90 balls, but Maxwell struck again and bowled the left-hander on 109. His 106-ball knock featured eight boundaries and five sixes.

Following de Kock’s departure, Aiden Markram took control and added 60 runs with Heinrich Klaasen for the fourth wicket, completing his half-century in the process.

He was dismissed by Pat Cummins after scoring 44-ball 56, featuring seven boundaries and one six.

Klaasen could only manage 29 off 27 before Marco Jansen propelled the South African total to 311 with a 22-ball cameo of 26 runs.

Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc picked two wickets each, while Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa managed to take one apiece.

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‘I want a life after cricket,’ says Quinton de Kock ahead of ICC World Cup 2023

Quinton de Kock is a cricketing maverick who is set to bid farewell to ODI cricket after the conclusion of the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 in India.

He enjoys nothing more than his time away from the game by going fishing and playing golf, and at the age of 30 reckons he has served his time in the international arena.

“I’ve played a lot of cricket already,” says the stroke-playing batsman-wicketkeeper.

He retired from Test cricket in 2022, and the ICC World Cup 2023 will bring down the curtain on his ODI career at an age when many players are reaching maturity.

He will remain available for Twenty20 internationals — but, it seems, only when they don’t clash with more lucrative franchise opportunities.

De Kock is expected to miss a T20 series against India in December because he has signed a contract to play in Australia’s Big Bash League.

Cricket South Africa has seemingly bowed to the reality that they will have to be flexible if they want star players to be available for major tournaments such as next year’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States.

De Kock first played for the Gauteng provincial team as a 15-year-old schoolboy in an unofficial match against a touring team from Durham.

He made his List A debut at 16, played first-class cricket at 17 and appeared for South Africa in a T20 international just four days after his 20th birthday.

Far from overawed at his rapid ascent to cricketing stardom, the talented left-hander has resolutely done things his own way.

The story is told that the 15-year-old De Kock didn’t bother to put on a thigh pad when he went out to face a Durham attack which included England fast bowlers Steve Harmison, Liam Plunkett and Graham Onions.

“I honestly can’t remember, but it is probably true,” he says.

He had almost immediate success at every level and reeled off three successive one-day international centuries against India before he turned 21.

Going into the ICC World Cup 2023, he has taken his tally of ODI hundreds to 17, opening the batting and invariably scoring at a rapid rate.

He has scored six Test centuries and one in a T20 international.

In an age of relentless reference to video analysis, De Kock said early in his career that he didn’t study potential opponents.

That remains his philosophy.

“I basically play what’s in front of me. You can look at videos, but it’s not the same as being in the middle.”

Nor does he think about cricket or practice when he’s away from the game.

He lives in Knysna, a popular tourist town on a large lagoon some five hours drive from Cape Town, where cricket can easily be forgotten.

“I like golf, fishing, spending time with my family,” he says.

“I don’t touch a bat when I am at home. We play so much cricket that it’s like riding a bicycle. A couple of nets when I join up with the team and I’m ready to play.”

One of his regular golfing partners is legendary former South Africa batsman Barry Richards, who at 78 is old enough to be his grandfather.

“We see each other almost every day because we live in the same complex.”

Do they talk about cricket? “Not really. We might talk a bit about it but he’s like me, we talk mainly about other things.”

“I’ll give the World Cup my best shot. I would like to tick off an ICC (International Cricket Council) event,” he says.

After that, he might play T20 cricket for a maximum of five or six years before he walks away from the sport.

“I don’t see myself being involved in the game in any way when I stop playing. I want a life after cricket.”

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Quinton de Kock announces retirement from Test cricket

CENTURION: South Africa’s wicketkeeper batter – Quinton de Kock, announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, Cricket South Africa (CSA) reported.

The left-handed batter; while announcing his retirement from the longest format of the game, citing his intentions to spend more time with his ‘growing family’.

Taking to Twitter, the CSA shared the announcement.

In Test cricket, de Kock scored 3300 runs at an average of 38.82; including six centuries and 22 half-centuries. He made his Test debut against Australia in 2014.

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CSA to take action against De Kock for withdrawing from T20 WC’s game

DUBAI: Cricket South Africa (CSA) took notice of wicket-keeper batsman Quinton De Kock’s decision to withdraw from match against West Indies on Tuesday in light of their directive to ‘take a knee’ in support of Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM). 

In a statement released after the happening, CSA said they stand against racism and will take action on the matter after receiving a report from team management.

“After considering all relevant issues, including the freedom of choice of players, the Board had made it clear it was imperative for the team to be seen taking a stand against racism, especially given SA’s history. The Board’s view was that while diversity can and should find expression in many facets of daily lives, this did not apply when it came to taking a stand against racism,” the statement read.

“Concerns were raised that the different postures taken by team members in support of the BLM initiative created an unintended perception of disparity or lack of support for the initiative,

“After considering all relevant issues, including the position of the players, the Board felt that it was imperative for the team to be seen taking a united and consistent stand against racism, especially given SA’s history,” CSA said.

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