South African batsman Quinton de Kock has announced his retirement from one-day internationals following the completion of the one-day international World Cup in India. Cricket South Africa confirmed his decision on September 5, on the exact day the team unveiled a 15-man lineup for the upcoming World Cup.
In 2013, De Kock made his first appearance in the format. He has appeared in 140 South African matches, amassing 5966 runs at an average of 44.85 and a strike rate of 96.08. The southpaw has 17 centuries and 29 half-centuries to his name. In the format, his best score is 178.
On Tuesday, South Africa declared their 15-player team to perform in the forthcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The team will play under the supervision of Temba Bhuvama. Gerald Coetzee, a right-arm pacer who made his international debut earlier this year, is a significant name in South Africa’s World Cup lineup. Coetzee has taken five wickets in two one-day international outings, including a total of three on his debut.
South Africa ODI World Cup 2023 team:
Temba Bavuma (captain/Batsman), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock [WK/Batter], Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen [Bowling/Allrounder], Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala [Bowler], Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram [Batsman], David Miller, Lungi Ngidi [Bowler], Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada [Bowler], Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen [Batsman].
