Quinton de Kock - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Quinton de Kock is a South African cricketer who was born on December 17, 1992, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- 2. He is a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who has represented South Africa in all three formats of the game - Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I).
- 3. De Kock made his international debut for South Africa in a T20I against New Zealand in December 2012. He made his ODI debut in January 2013 against New Zealand and his Test debut in February 2014 against Australia.
- 4. He is known for his aggressive batting style and ability to score quickly, particularly in limited-overs cricket. He has scored several centuries in both ODIs and T20Is and holds the record for the fastest century by a South African in ODIs.
- 5. De Kock has been a key player for South Africa in major tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy. He was part of the South African squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
- 6. He has also played in various domestic T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) where he has represented teams like Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians.
- 7. De Kock has received several accolades for his performances on the field, including being named in the ICC ODI Team of the Year in 2016 and 2017.
- 8. Apart from his batting skills, de Kock is also a proficient wicket-keeper, known for his sharp reflexes and safe pair of hands behind the stumps.
- 9. He has been appointed as the vice-captain of the South African national team in limited-overs cricket and has occasionally led the team in the absence of the regular captain.
- 10. De Kock is considered one of the finest cricketers to have emerged from South Africa in recent years and is expected to play a crucial role in the team's success in the years to come.