South Africa hopeful for T20 World Cup dream chaser; Quinton de Kock’s T20I future uncertain
The future of Quinton de Kock’s in T20I cricket remains unclear, with South Africa’s white-ball coach clinging to a “glimmer of hope” that the star opener might continue playing. De Kock previously retired from Test cricket in 2021 and ended his ODI career after the 2023 World Cup.
The recent T20 World Cup was expected to be the final T20I appearance of Quinton de Kock. However, national white-ball coach Rob Walter hasn’t ruled out the possibility of de Kock returning.
“He hasn’t officially called time,” said Walter. “We know Quinny has very high standards and has dreamt of winning a World Cup for a long time. We’ll have to see if we see him again.”
Quinton De Kock wasn’t part of the South African squad that played India before the World Cup, focusing on the Big Bash League (BBL) instead. This approach highlights a shift in selection policy, with national availability no longer the sole factor for big tournaments. As long as de Kock remains active in leagues, he could be considered for the 2026 T20 World Cup.