Quinton de Kock
Left Handed
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Batting
Bowling
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“After a decade in international cricket, Quinton de Kock stands as the most seasoned cricketer representing South Africa in the ODI World Cup. His fearless batting and exceptional wicketkeeping have drawn favorable comparisons to legends like Adam Gilchrist. Remarkably, he shared the record for the most consecutive ODI centuries – three of them against India – before turning 21. De Kock’s indispensability to his team is not solely due to his seniority, but also because of his proven track record in India while playing for various IPL franchises.
Currently representing the Lucknow Super Giants, he played a pivotal role in Mumbai Indians’ consecutive IPL title wins in 2019 and 2020. De Kock’s career has not been without controversy, including his refusal to take a knee during the T20 World Cup and his surprising retirement from Test cricket in 2021 to focus on white-ball formats and global T20 leagues.
In terms of ODI achievements, de Kock boasts 17 centuries, with six of them against India. His exceptional 2013 series saw him amass 342 runs at an average of 114, with three centuries. Beyond cricket, de Kock is known for his adept catching skills, whether it’s behind the stumps or by serene lakesides, where he enjoys fishing with a graphite rod. He even claims to be a superior angler to his former teammate Dale Steyn, citing his catches of an 180-pound Tarpon and 200-kilo sharks. Additionally, he’s reputed as the best dancer in the South African dressing room.
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