South Africa coach Rob Walter said on Tuesday that Quinton de Kock has “unfinished business” after it was announced that the wicketkeeper will retire from one-day international cricket after the World Cup, which starts in India on October 5.
“Quinny has been a magnificent player for South Africa in 50-over cricket,” said Walter in backing De Kock, 30, to finish his ODI career in style.Join now and start streaming instantly >De Kock will play in Australia’s Big Bash League in December, which will clash with a one-day series against India.De Kock will remain available for T20 internationals.
“In the ever-changing world of cricket there is going to be an inevitable clash between leagues and international cricket,” said Walter.Watch every ball of the 2023 Asia Cup LIVE on Kayo Sports – 30th Aug-17th Sep.Promising fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, 22, is one of eight players who will be playing in their first World Cup.“He’s got fire in his belly,” said Walter.
Asked about South Africa’s prospects after a pattern of falling short in previous World Cups, captain Temba Bavuma said: “It’s about playing good cricket for a five to seven week period.” South Africa released four players from their initial 18-man squad for the series against Australia — young batters Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs, left-arm spin bowler Bjorn Fortuin and injured all-rounder Wayne Parnell.